COLLEGE AVENUE, PL4 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7AL

COLLEGE AVENUE, PL4 7AL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.65 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7AL 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 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7AL, encompassing approximately 3762 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 7AL area, explore the PL4 7AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL4 7AL 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

COLLEGE AVENUE, PL4 7AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.6531.82%
Anti-social behaviour237.71-8.00%
Public order86.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1316.67%
Other theft61.8620.00%
Shoplifting61.59200.00%
Burglary41.59-33.33%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2520.9978.57%
Violence and sexual offences226.64-31.25%
Burglary65.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.59-40.00%
Other theft51.59150.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Shoplifting21.06-75.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.50-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson103.72100.00%
Shoplifting82.66-42.86%
Burglary62.13100.00%
Public order41.59100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-60.00%
Other theft20.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.4518.52%
Anti-social behaviour198.50111.11%
Shoplifting145.05180.00%
Other theft63.72-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33-16.67%
Robbery31.330.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.01-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour97.18-47.06%
Other theft72.39133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.8650.00%
Shoplifting51.59-37.50%
Theft from the person31.33200.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.6723.33%
Anti-social behaviour179.830.00%
Shoplifting84.5260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.80-50.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-83.33%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.4057.89%
Anti-social behaviour177.9741.67%
Drugs64.52200.00%
Shoplifting51.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3333.33%
Public order31.06-25.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Other theft30.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.050.00%
Other theft63.190.00%
Shoplifting61.590.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
July 202432
June 202432
May 202427
April 202437
March 202430
February 202419

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202414
June 202419
May 20249
April 202417
March 202417
February 202412

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 7AL 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. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Western College Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Belgrave Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Pearson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Connaught Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wesley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Mutley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Compton Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Penlee Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Ivydale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crozier Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Marina Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Pentillie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Devon Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hyde Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lockyer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Hill Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Thorn Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Courtfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1