PL4 7BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7BW

PL4 7BW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.91 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7BW 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 7BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7BW, encompassing approximately 1394 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL4 7BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Archway Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Hospital with total crimes: 3

PL4 7BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.91900.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.170.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.87-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences11.43-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.3780.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.46800.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.46200.00%
Burglary14.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.17-54.55%
Public order23.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.63-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour27.89-77.78%
Public order21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.50500.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.61350.00%
Public order16.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.17-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.890.00%
Public order23.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20249
June 20245
May 202411
April 202412
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 7BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heathfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Archway Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Hospital
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mullet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Riga Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brandon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Longbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1