NORTON AVENUE, PL4 7PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7PE

NORTON AVENUE, PL4 7PE, Plymouth has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7PE 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 7PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7PE, encompassing approximately 7247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

PL4 7PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Edith Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • St Hilary Terrace with total crimes: 3

NORTON AVENUE, PL4 7PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1910.21375.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.62-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour102.07-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.38-33.33%
Burglary60.830.00%
Other theft50.83-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.69400.00%
Public order40.69-42.86%
Drugs30.550.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.31-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour124.00-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson91.6612.50%
Public order71.2416.67%
Burglary60.97500.00%
Other theft60.83100.00%
Shoplifting40.83-69.23%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Drugs30.4150.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.00-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour144.427.69%
Shoplifting131.93-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson81.79100.00%
Public order61.10100.00%
Vehicle crime40.83-33.33%
Other theft30.55-72.73%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.21-15.91%
Shoplifting235.11228.57%
Anti-social behaviour133.178.33%
Other theft111.79-47.62%
Vehicle crime61.5220.00%
Burglary50.83-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-50.00%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Drugs10.41-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.4262.96%
Other theft216.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.90-7.69%
Burglary81.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1014.29%
Shoplifting71.10-30.00%
Drugs50.97400.00%
Public order50.6925.00%
Vehicle crime50.69150.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.0717.39%
Anti-social behaviour133.73550.00%
Shoplifting101.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.38250.00%
Other theft70.97-36.36%
Public order40.97300.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.590.00%
Other theft113.170.00%
Shoplifting61.520.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 202411
April 202421
March 20247
February 202411

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

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

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20244
June 202413
May 202423
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202429
June 202432
May 202437
April 202444
March 202427
February 202423

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
February 20241

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413
April 202412
March 202413
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Edith Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Hilary Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ladysmith Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lipstone Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Gwyn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lipson Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seymour Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Bernice Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ashford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Edgar Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 17. Faringdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cranbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Channel View Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. St Dunstan'S Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Maybank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sea View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Jinkin Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Mostyn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Kelvin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mount Gould Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. St Simon'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Elm Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Castleton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1