PL4 9LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9LH

PL4 9LH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.97 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9LH 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 9LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9LH, encompassing approximately 3393 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

PL4 9LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • River View with total crimes: 7
  • Risdon Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Williams Avenue with total crimes: 4

PL4 9LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.9735.29%
Anti-social behaviour76.78133.33%
Other theft52.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-70.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 offences1712.38-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson105.0142.86%
Drugs32.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-62.50%
Other theft20.88-50.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.30-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.36-12.50%
Other crime52.06400.00%
Vehicle crime41.47300.00%
Other theft41.18100.00%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Public order20.88-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.42350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.65166.67%
Public order42.36100.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.84-23.08%
Vehicle crime52.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-75.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In March 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 offences138.5585.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.8360.00%
Other theft32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.140.00%
Shoplifting62.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202417
June 202418
May 202415
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20246

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245

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

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. River View
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Risdon Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Stanley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Gdynia Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Higher Stert Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Laira Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Harvey Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ensign Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laira Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laira Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mount Gould Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stenlake Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cattewater Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cromartie Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Grenville Road Lane South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Wentworth Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Jephson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Carmarthen Road
    Total1
    Other theft1