WEST HILL ROAD, PL4 7LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7LF

WEST HILL ROAD, PL4 7LF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7LF 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 7LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7LF, encompassing approximately 7921 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 7LF area, explore the PL4 7LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-59.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

PL4 7LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgrave Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Connaught Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Greenbank Road with total crimes: 5

WEST HILL ROAD, PL4 7LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.9883.33%
Violence and sexual offences192.78-59.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.40-18.18%
Other theft81.14100.00%
Burglary61.01-14.29%
Public order50.76-16.67%
Shoplifting50.63-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.63100.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4713.2611.90%
Anti-social behaviour125.93-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson111.5137.50%
Burglary71.39133.33%
Public order60.8850.00%
Shoplifting60.760.00%
Other theft40.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.50-50.00%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.517.69%
Anti-social behaviour215.30110.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6533.33%
Other theft61.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.76100.00%
Shoplifting60.760.00%
Public order40.7633.33%
Drugs40.50100.00%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.72-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.92-33.33%
Other theft91.26-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.14-40.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime30.38200.00%
Burglary20.38-66.67%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Drugs20.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.258.11%
Anti-social behaviour155.05-11.76%
Other theft111.89120.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.3966.67%
Burglary61.26-33.33%
Drugs40.76-20.00%
Shoplifting40.5033.33%
Public order20.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.5054.17%
Anti-social behaviour174.67112.50%
Burglary92.15350.00%
Public order81.14166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-25.00%
Other theft50.76-50.00%
Drugs50.6325.00%
Other crime40.63300.00%
Shoplifting30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.580.00%
Other theft103.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.010.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202412
June 202421
May 202410
April 202415
March 202417
February 20248

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202447
June 202442
May 202439
April 202440
March 202437
February 202424

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 20245
February 202410

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

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

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Belgrave Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Connaught Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Greenbank Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Seven Trees Court
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moor View Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Mutley Plain
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hill Park Crescent
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hospital Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lipson Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coleridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Edgar Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 17. Lisson Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tavy Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Furzehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Greenbank Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Sea View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jinkin Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Mostyn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kelvin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elm Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Castleton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Ashford Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Ashford Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1