PL4 7JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7JA

PL4 7JA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7JA 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 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7JA, encompassing approximately 2041 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL4 7JA 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 7JA 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.78233.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.90-66.67%
Drugs21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Public order20.98100.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.80-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.41-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.5587.50%
Anti-social behaviour107.35-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson94.90350.00%
Public order34.41-50.00%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.6710.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.39-57.89%
Public order63.9250.00%
Shoplifting22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.31-37.50%
Public order44.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.0490.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.84100.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In March 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 offences1011.76-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour44.90100.00%
Other theft21.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 202416
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202415
June 20248
May 202419
April 202419
March 202410
February 202413

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 7JA 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. Hanover Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mount Gould Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Riga Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brandon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Longbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sefton Close
    Total1
    Public order1