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

Overview of Crime in PL4 7LG

WEST HILL ROAD, PL4 7LG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.94 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7LG 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 7LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7LG, encompassing approximately 7040 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 7LG area, explore the PL4 7LG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL4 7LG area, visit the PL4 7LG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-48.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

PL4 7LG 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 7LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.94110.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.98-48.48%
Criminal damage and arson72.41-30.00%
Burglary60.99-25.00%
Public order50.85-28.57%
Shoplifting50.71-16.67%
Other theft50.7125.00%
Possession of weapons40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime30.5750.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.50-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.4242.86%
Burglary81.42166.67%
Public order71.1475.00%
Shoplifting60.990.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-71.43%
Drugs20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.635.88%
Anti-social behaviour205.1181.82%
Criminal damage and arson72.84133.33%
Vehicle crime70.99133.33%
Shoplifting60.990.00%
Public order40.85300.00%
Other theft40.57-55.56%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.52-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour114.83-21.43%
Other theft91.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Burglary20.43-66.67%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.5025.81%
Anti-social behaviour145.540.00%
Other theft91.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2814.29%
Burglary61.14100.00%
Shoplifting40.8533.33%
Drugs30.57-40.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.0847.62%
Anti-social behaviour144.40133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.9940.00%
Other theft60.99-40.00%
Public order50.8566.67%
Drugs50.7125.00%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Burglary30.4350.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.240.00%
Other theft102.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Drugs40.710.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202410
June 202420
May 202411
April 202414
March 202414
February 20246

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202433
June 202436
May 202434
April 202439
March 202431
February 202421

A total of 18 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
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 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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

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