SEFTON AVENUE, PL4 7HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7HB

SEFTON AVENUE, PL4 7HB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL4 postcode area, which has experienced 418 crimes and a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL4 7HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7HB, encompassing approximately 4266 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL4 7HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edith Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ladysmith Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lipstone Crescent with total crimes: 3

SEFTON AVENUE, PL4 7HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.97-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences81.88-61.90%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Burglary40.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-70.00%
Drugs20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.0010.53%
Anti-social behaviour134.92-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson103.05233.33%
Public order62.3420.00%
Burglary61.41500.00%
Drugs31.41200.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.89-45.71%
Anti-social behaviour184.4563.64%
Public order54.22150.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.8316.67%
Anti-social behaviour118.20-31.25%
Burglary42.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.8842.86%
Anti-social behaviour167.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.7550.00%
Public order51.41400.00%
Drugs51.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.17300.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.8431.25%
Anti-social behaviour84.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.880.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.750.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 202418
May 202411
April 202416
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202421
June 202419
May 202435
April 202430
March 202421
February 202416

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
February 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Edith Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ladysmith Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lipstone Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Crossway Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Gwyn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lipson Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bernice Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ashford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Edgar Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Hospital
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Faringdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Neath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Channel View Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Mostyn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kelvin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mount Gould Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. St Simon'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Castleton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ashford Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1