HIGHER COMPTON ROAD, PL3 5JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 5JD

HIGHER COMPTON ROAD, PL3 5JD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.17 per 1,000 population. This PL3 5JD 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 5JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 5JD, encompassing approximately 3156 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

PL3 5JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Pearn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

HIGHER COMPTON ROAD, PL3 5JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.17-66.67%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.90100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.70500.00%
Other theft51.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.32-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.39600.00%
Other theft32.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53200.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-80.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.340.00%
Vehicle crime52.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20248
February 20248

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pearn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Sir Leonard Rogers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Briar Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Lower Compton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1