EMBANKMENT ROAD, PL4 9JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9JH

EMBANKMENT ROAD, PL4 9JH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.88 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9JH 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 9JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9JH, encompassing approximately 2737 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

PL4 9JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Laira Bridge Road with total crimes: 5
  • Risdon Avenue with total crimes: 3

EMBANKMENT ROAD, PL4 9JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.88-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson64.02500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1925.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Theft from the person31.100.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.59-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour45.85-20.00%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Shoplifting21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-83.33%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2546.15%
Criminal damage and arson66.94-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-37.50%
Public order21.830.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.6130.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9240.00%
Other crime32.56200.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.650.00%
Public order52.92400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83400.00%
Shoplifting31.8350.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.580.00%
Shoplifting22.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.190.00%
Other crime31.460.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202419
June 202413
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20246

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

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July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heathfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Laira Bridge Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Risdon Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Clayton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Faringdon Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Harvey Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Florence Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Jubilee Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Junction Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Stenlake Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cattewater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hawarden Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cromartie Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Williams Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Wentworth Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Stenlake Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Jephson Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Carmarthen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1