WHITEFORD ROAD, PL3 5LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 5LU

WHITEFORD ROAD, PL3 5LU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This PL3 5LU 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 5LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 5LU, encompassing approximately 3924 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL3 5LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western College Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mutley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Compton Park Road with total crimes: 2

WHITEFORD ROAD, PL3 5LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.06-25.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.8020.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Western College Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mutley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Compton Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Vapron Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Hill Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Thorn Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sir Leonard Rogers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lower Compton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1