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

Overview of Crime in PL4 9JQ

EMBANKMENT ROAD, PL4 9JQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.16 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9JQ 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 9JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9JQ, encompassing approximately 3570 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PL4 9JQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

EMBANKMENT ROAD, PL4 9JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.16-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson73.64250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.96-14.29%
Drugs51.68150.00%
Theft from the person31.400.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2023.53%
Anti-social behaviour75.88133.33%
Other theft51.96150.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-80.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.7642.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.80-57.14%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7221.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.76-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.96-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Other crime41.12300.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.6055.56%
Anti-social behaviour93.92350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.52166.67%
Public order42.24100.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-71.43%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.28140.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3640.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202417
June 202417
May 202414
April 20249
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20249
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

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 9JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Laira Bridge Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Risdon Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. River View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Higher Stert Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clayton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Harvey Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cotehele Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Florence Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Jubilee Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Junction Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Stenlake Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cattewater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hawarden Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cromartie Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Williams Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Gdynia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grenville Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Wentworth Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Stenlake Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Desborough Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Jephson Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Carmarthen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1