LEIGHTON ROAD, PL3 5RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 5RT

LEIGHTON ROAD, PL3 5RT, Plymouth has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.91 per 1,000 population. This PL3 5RT 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 5RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 5RT, encompassing approximately 1376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL3 5RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linketty Lane West with total crimes: 1
  • Beaumaris Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Drax Gardens with total crimes: 1

LEIGHTON ROAD, PL3 5RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.91-60.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.17150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.63400.00%
Other theft23.63100.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.630.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.36200.00%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.09400.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.63-66.67%
Public order10.730.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.180.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.270.00%
Public order32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Other crime21.450.00%

Crime by Type

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

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A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linketty Lane West
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Beaumaris Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Drax Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barrie Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1