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

Overview of Crime in PL4 7LQ

WEST HILL ROAD, PL4 7LQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7LQ 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 7LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7LQ, encompassing approximately 6666 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL4 7LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lisson Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Mutley Plain with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

WEST HILL ROAD, PL4 7LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.2586.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.20-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson92.2550.00%
Other theft71.3516.67%
Public order31.05-25.00%
Shoplifting30.45-40.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Burglary20.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.10120.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.30-46.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.25-33.33%
Other theft60.90100.00%
Burglary60.90-33.33%
Shoplifting50.90-16.67%
Public order40.75-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.6050.00%
Vehicle crime30.4550.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.45-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour104.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5028.57%
Burglary91.35350.00%
Public order71.35133.33%
Shoplifting61.050.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-71.43%
Drugs20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.503.12%
Anti-social behaviour204.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.00250.00%
Vehicle crime71.05133.33%
Shoplifting61.050.00%
Other theft40.90-55.56%
Public order30.60200.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.80-29.41%
Other theft91.8012.50%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Burglary20.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-75.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.5021.21%
Anti-social behaviour176.0041.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.5533.33%
Other theft81.2033.33%
Burglary51.2066.67%
Shoplifting40.7533.33%
Drugs30.60-40.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.2565.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.95100.00%
Other theft61.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9050.00%
Drugs50.9066.67%
Shoplifting30.7550.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.800.00%
Other theft83.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202415
July 202428
June 202433
May 202432
April 202440
March 202433
February 202420

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412
April 202417
March 202412
February 20246

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Lisson Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Mutley Plain
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Edgar Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mostyn Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arlington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Ashford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Belgrave Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lipson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prince Maurice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jinkin Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coleridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Pearson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Connaught Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Greenbank Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Queen'S Gate Villas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Kelvin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lipson Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Ashford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Bute Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Penlee Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Ivydale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Crozier Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Southern Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hill Park Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1