PL4 7HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7HY

PL4 7HY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7HY 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 7HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7HY, encompassing approximately 3310 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL4 7HY 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

PL4 7HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.85-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.11-54.55%
Burglary51.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7810.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.32-50.00%
Public order52.4225.00%
Burglary51.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51100.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.3945.45%
Violence and sexual offences104.83-50.00%
Public order43.02100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.0437.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.48-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour84.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.42100.00%
Vehicle crime31.81200.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.9758.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.340.00%
Other theft33.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 202420
April 202416
March 202419
February 202412

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 7HY 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. Coleridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Bernice Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Ashford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Edgar Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Mostyn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kelvin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mount Gould Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Simon'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elm Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Castleton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Ashford Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ashford Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1