NORFOLK CLOSE, PL3 6DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 6DB

NORFOLK CLOSE, PL3 6DB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This PL3 6DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL3 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL3 6DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 6DB, encompassing approximately 4259 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL3 6DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arun Close with total crimes: 5
  • Creedy Road with total crimes: 4
  • Laira Avenue with total crimes: 2

NORFOLK CLOSE, PL3 6DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.1180.00%
Possession of weapons22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.820.00%
Other crime41.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Shoplifting30.9450.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.70-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.17-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.39-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour63.76-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1733.33%
Public order30.9450.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.1626.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.46133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-40.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 20244
May 202416
April 202419
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Arun Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Creedy Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Laira Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Torridge Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Castle Carey Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Federation Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Huntley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Riga Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Old Laira Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wycliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hanover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Efford Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Aire Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Highfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Erme Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1