KENSINGTON ROAD, PL4 7LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7LU

KENSINGTON ROAD, PL4 7LU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.70 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7LU, encompassing approximately 8833 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (40.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

PL4 7LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Lisson Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Mutley Plain Lane with total crimes: 6

KENSINGTON ROAD, PL4 7LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.7040.74%
Anti-social behaviour234.30-11.54%
Public order132.60116.67%
Other theft121.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.3633.33%
Shoplifting71.3640.00%
Drugs50.79-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Burglary20.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.34-57.81%
Anti-social behaviour263.0623.81%
Other theft102.94150.00%
Drugs91.13350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.02-40.00%
Public order61.02-14.29%
Shoplifting50.68-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.57300.00%
Vehicle crime40.4533.33%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Burglary30.34-62.50%
Other crime20.34-33.33%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6415.6210.34%
Anti-social behaviour217.24-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.3850.00%
Burglary81.7060.00%
Shoplifting80.91-42.86%
Public order70.9140.00%
Other theft40.79-55.56%
Other crime30.4550.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-40.00%
Drugs20.34-60.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%
Robbery10.11-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.4131.82%
Anti-social behaviour256.57177.78%
Shoplifting142.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5811.11%
Other theft91.13-43.75%
Public order51.0225.00%
Drugs50.5725.00%
Burglary50.57150.00%
Vehicle crime50.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4411.89-18.52%
Other theft164.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.81-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour91.02-62.50%
Shoplifting71.02-36.36%
Vehicle crime50.7966.67%
Public order40.5733.33%
Drugs40.4533.33%
Theft from the person30.45200.00%
Burglary20.34-60.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.0614.89%
Anti-social behaviour246.119.09%
Criminal damage and arson142.7275.00%
Other theft121.58100.00%
Shoplifting111.3657.14%
Burglary51.25-54.55%
Drugs30.57-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Public order30.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.4938.24%
Anti-social behaviour225.3222.22%
Burglary112.49450.00%
Public order91.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.02-11.11%
Drugs70.9175.00%
Shoplifting70.79-12.50%
Other theft60.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-40.00%
Other crime30.34200.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.850.00%
Other theft122.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.360.00%
Public order91.020.00%
Shoplifting81.020.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Drugs40.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202427
July 202464
June 202458
May 202444
April 202454
March 202447
February 202434

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 202416
April 202412
March 20246
February 202412

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 202421
June 202425
May 20249
April 202424
March 202422
February 202418

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202415
June 202410
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 202411
February 20242

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

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 7LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Lisson Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mutley Plain Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mutley Plain
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Belgrave Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Allendale Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 13. Arlington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Ashford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Belgrave Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bedford Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Greenbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Prince Maurice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Jinkin Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Coleridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Pearson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Connaught Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Plym Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1