WELBECK AVENUE, PL4 6BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 6BG

WELBECK AVENUE, PL4 6BG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.72 per 1,000 population. This PL4 6BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL4 postcode area, which has experienced 434 crimes and a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL4 6BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 6BG, encompassing approximately 6519 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 6BG area, explore the PL4 6BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-2.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

PL4 6BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Cobourg Street with total crimes: 7

WELBECK AVENUE, PL4 6BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.72-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour225.52175.00%
Other theft93.3780.00%
Public order81.380.00%
Burglary71.23250.00%
Drugs71.07-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.0750.00%
Shoplifting40.92100.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-33.33%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.88-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour85.68-38.46%
Public order81.2333.33%
Drugs81.23166.67%
Vehicle crime61.23-14.29%
Other theft50.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-55.56%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.345.56%
Anti-social behaviour135.83-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson91.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime71.38133.33%
Public order61.07100.00%
Other theft30.92-50.00%
Drugs30.46-40.00%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.27-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour175.5241.67%
Criminal damage and arson152.61114.29%
Other theft62.3050.00%
Drugs50.9225.00%
Public order30.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-40.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.1948.28%
Anti-social behaviour126.60-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson71.84-12.50%
Public order51.0766.67%
Vehicle crime50.77-16.67%
Drugs40.7733.33%
Other theft40.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.6631.82%
Anti-social behaviour134.4544.44%
Criminal damage and arson81.9960.00%
Vehicle crime61.2320.00%
Burglary40.92-20.00%
Other theft40.61-50.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Drugs30.46-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.37-52.63%
Other theft81.38166.67%
Drugs71.23600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.070.00%
Burglary50.77400.00%
Vehicle crime50.77150.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.910.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
July 202413
June 202417
May 202412
April 202413
March 20249
February 202419

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202437
July 202438
June 202436
May 202443
April 202429
March 202422
February 202422

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 202415
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 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
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 6BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cobourg Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Claremont Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 5. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Stangray Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Central Park Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wake Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gloucester Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Ridge Park Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bayswater Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oxford Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Boon'S Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bedford Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Amity Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Evelyn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1