FARINGDON ROAD, PL4 9EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9EP

FARINGDON ROAD, PL4 9EP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9EP 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 9EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9EP, encompassing approximately 5347 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PL4 9EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Edith Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Stanley Place with total crimes: 3

FARINGDON ROAD, PL4 9EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.41350.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.37-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.06-25.00%
Other theft61.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-58.33%
Public order40.94-20.00%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.5353.85%
Anti-social behaviour123.74-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson122.2471.43%
Public order52.24150.00%
Other theft50.9425.00%
Shoplifting40.94-69.23%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.9088.89%
Violence and sexual offences133.18-40.91%
Shoplifting132.43-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson72.4340.00%
Vehicle crime51.3166.67%
Other theft40.94-33.33%
Public order20.75-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.77300.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.49-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour94.11-35.71%
Public order71.6840.00%
Other theft61.31-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson51.1266.67%
Vehicle crime30.94-25.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.5273.33%
Other theft174.86240.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.1875.00%
Shoplifting62.62-33.33%
Public order51.12400.00%
Vehicle crime40.94300.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-25.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7987.50%
Shoplifting92.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.68100.00%
Other theft51.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.94300.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.680.00%
Other theft71.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.310.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 202417
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202420
June 202413
May 202422
April 202426
March 202415
February 20248

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 202417
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20244
June 202413
May 202424
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Edith Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stanley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Ladysmith Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Crossway Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. South View Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Gwyn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Mirador Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mount Gould Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Embankment Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stenlake Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grenville Road Lane South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wentworth Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Jephson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Carmarthen Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Faringdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Neath Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Channel View Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. St Dunstan'S Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Maybank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mount Gould Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Simon'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1