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

Overview of Crime in PL4 7QJ

KENSINGTON ROAD, PL4 7QJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population. This PL4 7QJ 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 7QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 7QJ, encompassing approximately 9004 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 7QJ area, explore the PL4 7QJ 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 (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

PL4 7QJ 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

KENSINGTON ROAD, PL4 7QJ 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.8875.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.11-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson111.8937.50%
Public order91.2250.00%
Other theft71.00-30.00%
Vehicle crime50.7825.00%
Drugs40.56-33.33%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Shoplifting20.22-60.00%
Burglary20.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.3372.73%
Violence and sexual offences162.11-66.67%
Other theft101.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.11-27.27%
Public order60.890.00%
Drugs60.67200.00%
Shoplifting50.6766.67%
Possession of weapons40.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.4433.33%
Robbery30.4450.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.662.13%
Anti-social behaviour115.33-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.2210.00%
Public order61.2250.00%
Other theft40.67-42.86%
Other crime30.4450.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Shoplifting30.33-50.00%
Drugs20.33-33.33%
Robbery20.220.00%
Burglary20.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.3311.90%
Anti-social behaviour205.22122.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.2225.00%
Other theft71.11-36.36%
Shoplifting60.780.00%
Burglary40.67100.00%
Public order40.4433.33%
Vehicle crime30.44-40.00%
Drugs30.3350.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.33-6.67%
Other theft114.66-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.22-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.00-38.46%
Vehicle crime50.89150.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Burglary20.33-71.43%
Theft from the person20.22100.00%
Drugs20.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4512.9915.38%
Anti-social behaviour215.005.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.3344.44%
Other theft121.4471.43%
Burglary71.33-22.22%
Public order40.78-50.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Shoplifting40.4433.33%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.9918.18%
Anti-social behaviour204.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.220.00%
Burglary91.00800.00%
Public order81.0014.29%
Other theft70.89-12.50%
Other crime60.78500.00%
Drugs40.670.00%
Shoplifting30.4450.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 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 offences339.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.110.00%
Other theft81.000.00%
Public order70.890.00%
Drugs40.780.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 202411
April 202412
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202411
June 202420
May 20249
April 202421
March 202420
February 202410

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202416
July 202448
June 202447
May 202442
April 202445
March 202439
February 202433

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20249
February 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 7QJ 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. Napier Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Furzehill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Headland Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 9. Arlington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Ashford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Belgrave Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Albertha Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Greenbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. B3238
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lipson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Prince Maurice Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Jinkin Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Coleridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Seven Trees Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bedford Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Opie Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Greenbank Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Diamond Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Seymour Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sea View Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lipson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Queen'S Gate Villas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1