PL3 6EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 6EJ

PL3 6EJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.03 per 1,000 population. This PL3 6EJ 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 6EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 6EJ, encompassing approximately 1141 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL3 6EJ area, explore the PL3 6EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PL3 6EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Fairview Way with total crimes: 2

PL3 6EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1221.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.51100.00%
Public order43.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.50-62.50%
Other theft12.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.27166.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63100.00%
Public order11.750.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.27-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.50-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson32.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.63-50.00%
Other theft10.88-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1331.54225.00%
Shoplifting1011.3911.11%
Other theft68.7650.00%
Drugs25.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-80.00%
Public order11.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1030.67150.00%
Shoplifting98.76-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.89-63.64%
Other theft43.50-73.33%
Public order23.500.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1538.55-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences1113.14266.67%
Shoplifting109.6442.86%
Anti-social behaviour48.76-20.00%
Other crime23.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2133.29133.33%
Shoplifting718.40-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.630.00%
Drugs10.88-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1532.420.00%
Other theft913.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.380.00%
Drugs22.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202413
May 20244
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 202415
March 202421
February 20249

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

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

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 202415

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Fairview Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Appleton Tor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longbridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Marsh Mills Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1