PL3 5JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 5JL

PL3 5JL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.36 per 1,000 population. This PL3 5JL 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 5JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 5JL, encompassing approximately 3271 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL3 5JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Compton Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Vapron Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pearn Road with total crimes: 2

PL3 5JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.36-33.33%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.28500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.44-40.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.20400.00%
Other theft51.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.97400.00%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-88.89%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8980.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.530.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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

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

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September 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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.

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September 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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July 20242
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.

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May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Compton Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Vapron Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Pearn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Sir Leonard Rogers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Briar Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Lower Compton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1