COMPTON AVENUE, PL3 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 5DB

COMPTON AVENUE, PL3 5DB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This PL3 5DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL3 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL3 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 5DB, encompassing approximately 3528 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

PL3 5DB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Swale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Compton Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ashford Close with total crimes: 1

COMPTON AVENUE, PL3 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.08-28.57%
Public order41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-20.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98400.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.10-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-16.67%
Drugs11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.95-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.83100.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.38175.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 202411
February 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
February 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL3 5DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Swale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Compton Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ashford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bute Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spire Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower Compton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Courtfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Channel Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1