HIGHFIELD CLOSE, PL3 6HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 6HW

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, PL3 6HW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This PL3 6HW 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 6HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 6HW, encompassing approximately 4113 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

PL3 6HW 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
  • Blandford Road with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, PL3 6HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.46150.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.29-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.4328.57%
Public order32.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.48160.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.94-30.00%
Other crime41.70300.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.46-76.19%
Burglary31.22200.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8616.67%
Anti-social behaviour155.10275.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.65100.00%
Vehicle crime51.460.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Theft from the person10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.9920.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.517.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.46100.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202413
June 20245
May 202421
April 202418
March 202415
February 202414

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 202415
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL3 6HW 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. Blandford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Colne Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Highfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Trevose Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gill Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Derwent Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Severn Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Witham Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Unity Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Eddystone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wandle Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Erme Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Michigan Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1