HOUNDISCOMBE ROAD, PL4 6HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 6HF

HOUNDISCOMBE ROAD, PL4 6HF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.12 per 1,000 population. This PL4 6HF 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 6HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 6HF, encompassing approximately 8399 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (32.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

PL4 6HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Sherwell Arcade with total crimes: 12
  • Lisson Grove with total crimes: 8

HOUNDISCOMBE ROAD, PL4 6HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.1232.26%
Anti-social behaviour274.8842.11%
Other theft143.2175.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.670.00%
Public order101.1925.00%
Burglary51.19150.00%
Shoplifting50.60-16.67%
Drugs50.60-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.60-50.00%
Theft from the person30.36200.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.38-48.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.69-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson102.26-23.08%
Public order81.19100.00%
Other theft80.95100.00%
Drugs80.95166.67%
Shoplifting60.95-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.710.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6015.367.14%
Anti-social behaviour227.1422.22%
Criminal damage and arson132.62-13.33%
Shoplifting71.55-46.15%
Vehicle crime60.8320.00%
Other theft40.71-60.00%
Public order40.48100.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Possession of weapons30.3650.00%
Other crime30.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5616.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour186.67157.14%
Criminal damage and arson152.1436.36%
Shoplifting131.7962.50%
Other theft101.5525.00%
Vehicle crime51.190.00%
Burglary40.60100.00%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Drugs30.36-50.00%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.24100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.389.09%
Criminal damage and arson115.7110.00%
Shoplifting81.31-27.27%
Other theft80.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.95-50.00%
Drugs60.8350.00%
Public order60.71100.00%
Vehicle crime50.71-16.67%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.79-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour145.24-22.22%
Shoplifting111.6757.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.3125.00%
Vehicle crime61.1950.00%
Other theft40.71-55.56%
Drugs40.4833.33%
Public order30.48-62.50%
Burglary10.36-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.2962.07%
Anti-social behaviour185.60-14.29%
Burglary92.14350.00%
Other theft91.0712.50%
Public order81.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9533.33%
Shoplifting70.95-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.450.00%
Other theft82.500.00%
Shoplifting80.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202431
July 202460
June 202456
May 202448
April 202444
March 202447
February 202429

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202413
June 202415
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202413
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 202422
June 202418
May 20247
April 202414
March 202418
February 202421

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Sherwell Arcade
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lisson Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mutley Plain
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Glen Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Winston Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Marlborough Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 15. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stangray Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Ford Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Bedford Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1