PL4 7QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 7QD

PL4 7QD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7QD 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 7QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7QD, encompassing approximately 3121 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

PL4 7QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edith Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ladysmith Road with total crimes: 3
  • Crossway Avenue with total crimes: 2

PL4 7QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.05-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.24-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.1377.78%
Criminal damage and arson105.13400.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.20-20.00%
Public order32.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.2511.11%
Violence and sexual offences93.20-52.63%
Public order62.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.855.56%
Anti-social behaviour96.09-35.71%
Public order42.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.81157.14%
Anti-social behaviour145.77250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.480.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 202414
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202416
June 20249
May 202419
April 202418
March 20247
February 20249

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 7QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edith Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ladysmith Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Crossway Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Bernice Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mirador Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mount Gould Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Embankment Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jephson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carmarthen Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Faringdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Neath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mount Gould Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. St Simon'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1