BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 6JU

BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 6JU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.05 per 1,000 population. This PL3 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 6JU, encompassing approximately 4442 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL3 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Swale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Carey Gardens with total crimes: 3

BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.35-57.14%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.43-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13100.00%
Other crime40.900.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.18-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-50.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8827.27%
Other theft43.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.45-85.71%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6522.22%
Shoplifting72.48600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58150.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5012.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 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
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Swale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Castle Carey Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Colne Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Spire Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Efford Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Channel Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Efford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1