WESTERN DRIVE, PL3 6BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 6BQ

WESTERN DRIVE, PL3 6BQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population. This PL3 6BQ 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 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 6BQ, encompassing approximately 3440 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL3 6BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Creedy Road with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Carey Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Hanover Road with total crimes: 2

WESTERN DRIVE, PL3 6BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences65.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-70.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.6942.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.91-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson22.03-50.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.758.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.78-41.67%
Public order42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.4920.00%
Public order43.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.92-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour104.6511.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.91-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Drugs20.87-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.506.25%
Anti-social behaviour94.94350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.62133.33%
Drugs42.03300.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1423.08%
Criminal damage and arson34.650.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.780.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 202412
May 202416
April 202417
March 202416
February 202413

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL3 6BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Creedy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Castle Carey Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hanover Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Riga Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bramley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Brandon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Longbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Channel Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Gill Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Derwent Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Public order1