KNIGHTON ROAD, PL4 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9BY

KNIGHTON ROAD, PL4 9BY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.91 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9BY, encompassing approximately 7672 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 9BY area, explore the PL4 9BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)

PL4 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Egerton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 4

KNIGHTON ROAD, PL4 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.9110.53%
Shoplifting102.74-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour91.30-35.71%
Drugs81.17300.00%
Vehicle crime71.04250.00%
Public order50.91-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-54.55%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Other crime30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other theft20.26-80.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.86-40.62%
Shoplifting192.48171.43%
Anti-social behaviour142.48-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.8283.33%
Other theft101.4342.86%
Public order81.3060.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.26-33.33%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.9510.34%
Anti-social behaviour154.17-28.57%
Other theft71.9675.00%
Shoplifting70.91-68.18%
Criminal damage and arson60.9120.00%
Public order50.7866.67%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Possession of weapons30.39200.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.29-21.62%
Shoplifting223.78-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour212.8731.25%
Other crime52.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-54.55%
Burglary40.650.00%
Other theft40.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.52-42.86%
Public order30.52-40.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.9032.14%
Shoplifting304.82275.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.9160.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.09175.00%
Other theft81.43-55.56%
Vehicle crime71.0416.67%
Public order50.91-16.67%
Burglary40.65-33.33%
Other crime20.52-50.00%
Drugs20.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.3812.00%
Other theft183.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.35-33.33%
Shoplifting81.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.04200.00%
Public order60.7850.00%
Burglary60.78500.00%
Drugs40.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-33.33%
Other crime40.52300.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.044.17%
Anti-social behaviour153.26200.00%
Shoplifting101.96-9.09%
Other theft91.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17200.00%
Public order40.7833.33%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.26100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.730.00%
Other theft123.130.00%
Shoplifting111.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.430.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202421
May 202416
April 202410
March 202415
February 20245

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202432
June 202429
May 202437
April 202428
March 202425
February 202424

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

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 20247
June 202422
May 202430
April 20248
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 20245
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 202418
March 20249
February 202412

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 9BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Egerton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Collingwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Goad Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holborn Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Limerick Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Higher Stert Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Channel View Terrace
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 10. Beatrice Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Harvey Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cotehele Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Tintern Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Drake Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Marvell Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Florence Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Junction Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. South View Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Tothill Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Watson Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Tothill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Grenville Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Wentworth Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Desborough Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Carmarthen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gwyn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1