BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 5DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 5DS

BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 5DS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.83 per 1,000 population. This PL3 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 5DS, encompassing approximately 3920 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL3 5DS area, explore the PL3 5DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL3 5DS Crime Hotspots

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

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

BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.83-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-25.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3842.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.120.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.10-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.79100.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1437.50%
Other theft52.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.63-11.11%
Shoplifting72.04600.00%
Other theft31.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3428.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Swale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Compton Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Spire Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Efford Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lower Compton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Channel Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1