SEFTON CLOSE, PL4 7HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7HH

SEFTON CLOSE, PL4 7HH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7HH 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 7HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7HH, encompassing approximately 5473 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 7HH area, explore the PL4 7HH Area information page.
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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 (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL4 7HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edith Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Ladysmith Road with total crimes: 3

SEFTON CLOSE, PL4 7HH 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 behaviour86.94-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences81.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime51.460.00%
Shoplifting40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-70.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Burglary30.55-50.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.18-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.6911.11%
Anti-social behaviour133.65-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.38400.00%
Public order61.8350.00%
Burglary61.10200.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.2381.82%
Violence and sexual offences183.65-52.63%
Public order43.29100.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Burglary20.55-60.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.6122.58%
Anti-social behaviour116.94-31.25%
Burglary52.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Public order20.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.0734.78%
Anti-social behaviour165.6660.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.9250.00%
Burglary61.100.00%
Public order51.10400.00%
Drugs50.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.91100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.7753.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.20400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 202411
April 202416
March 202410
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 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202420
June 202418
May 202438
April 202431
March 202423
February 202415

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
February 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
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 7HH postcode area is presented below.

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