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

Overview of Crime in PL4 6HH

HOUNDISCOMBE ROAD, PL4 6HH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.66 per 1,000 population. This PL4 6HH 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 6HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 6HH, encompassing approximately 8612 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

PL4 6HH 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

HOUNDISCOMBE ROAD, PL4 6HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.6631.03%
Anti-social behaviour204.4166.67%
Other theft132.3285.71%
Burglary71.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8116.67%
Public order60.81-33.33%
Shoplifting40.70100.00%
Drugs40.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-25.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.22-47.27%
Anti-social behaviour123.37-33.33%
Drugs101.39233.33%
Public order91.16200.00%
Other theft71.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81-45.45%
Burglary40.700.00%
Possession of weapons40.46100.00%
Vehicle crime40.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5513.1214.58%
Anti-social behaviour186.3963.64%
Criminal damage and arson112.09-15.38%
Vehicle crime61.28100.00%
Shoplifting40.70-20.00%
Other theft40.46-50.00%
Burglary40.4633.33%
Drugs30.46-40.00%
Public order30.35200.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.422.13%
Criminal damage and arson135.5718.18%
Anti-social behaviour111.510.00%
Other theft81.28100.00%
Shoplifting50.9325.00%
Drugs50.5825.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.1527.03%
Anti-social behaviour115.46-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.2810.00%
Public order61.28100.00%
Vehicle crime60.70-14.29%
Drugs40.700.00%
Shoplifting40.4633.33%
Other theft40.46-42.86%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.2227.59%
Anti-social behaviour124.30-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.3966.67%
Other theft71.1616.67%
Vehicle crime70.8140.00%
Drugs40.81-33.33%
Burglary30.46-66.67%
Shoplifting30.35200.00%
Public order30.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In March 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 offences2910.2211.54%
Anti-social behaviour133.378.33%
Burglary91.51800.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-14.29%
Public order60.70100.00%
Other theft60.7020.00%
Drugs60.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.7066.67%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
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 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.390.00%
Other theft50.810.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 202411
April 202412
March 202413
February 202412

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202429
July 202455
June 202448
May 202447
April 202437
March 202429
February 202426

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 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 6HH 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. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Stangray Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Central Park Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gibbon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Portland Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gilwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bedford Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Amity Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1