ALTON ROAD, PL4 6HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 6HX

ALTON ROAD, PL4 6HX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.35 per 1,000 population. This PL4 6HX 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 6HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 6HX, encompassing approximately 8987 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL4 6HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Lisson Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Mutley Plain Lane with total crimes: 6

ALTON ROAD, PL4 6HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.3514.71%
Anti-social behaviour224.34-8.33%
Other theft152.4550.00%
Public order121.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.34-18.18%
Shoplifting71.0016.67%
Burglary40.7833.33%
Drugs40.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-40.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.02-40.35%
Anti-social behaviour243.789.09%
Criminal damage and arson112.670.00%
Other theft101.22100.00%
Public order91.11125.00%
Drugs81.00166.67%
Shoplifting60.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.670.00%
Possession of weapons40.56300.00%
Burglary30.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.11-66.67%
Robbery10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5713.913.64%
Anti-social behaviour226.34-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson112.45-8.33%
Shoplifting81.22-42.86%
Burglary60.8950.00%
Vehicle crime50.67-16.67%
Other theft50.56-50.00%
Public order40.5633.33%
Drugs30.450.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5515.6922.22%
Anti-social behaviour236.12228.57%
Shoplifting142.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.56-7.69%
Other theft101.3411.11%
Vehicle crime61.1120.00%
Burglary40.67100.00%
Public order30.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.330.00%
Other crime30.33200.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Drugs30.33-40.00%
Theft from the person20.33-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.68-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson135.0130.00%
Other theft91.45125.00%
Shoplifting81.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.89-58.82%
Public order60.7850.00%
Drugs50.6725.00%
Vehicle crime50.56-28.57%
Theft from the person30.5650.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.2414.29%
Anti-social behaviour175.34-5.56%
Shoplifting121.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.340.00%
Vehicle crime71.11133.33%
Public order40.78-33.33%
Other theft40.45-33.33%
Drugs40.45-33.33%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Burglary10.22-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.6831.25%
Anti-social behaviour184.67-14.29%
Burglary102.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1142.86%
Shoplifting81.110.00%
Other theft60.89-40.00%
Drugs60.67200.00%
Public order60.67200.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Other crime30.33200.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.560.00%
Other theft102.340.00%
Shoplifting81.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 202410

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 202410
February 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 202410
March 202410
February 20247

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202434
July 202457
June 202455
May 202445
April 202448
March 202442
February 202432

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 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 202412
March 20248
February 20248

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 202422
June 202423
May 20247
April 202417
March 202418
February 202421

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242

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 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
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 6HX 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. Lisson Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mutley Plain Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mutley Plain
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 16. Belgrave Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Greenbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Ford Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Kirkby Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1