LAIRA BRIDGE ROAD, PL4 9LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9LW

LAIRA BRIDGE ROAD, PL4 9LW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.42 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9LW 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 9LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9LW, encompassing approximately 3426 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PL4 9LW 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

LAIRA BRIDGE ROAD, PL4 9LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.50166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-14.29%
Drugs51.75150.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Other theft20.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.00133.33%
Other theft52.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-66.67%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.67-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson94.6728.57%
Drugs32.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-62.50%
Other theft20.88-50.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%
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 offences1815.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour85.25-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.33-12.50%
Other crime52.04400.00%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Other theft41.17100.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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 offences1413.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.09350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.63100.00%
Public order42.33100.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.580.00%
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 offences109.34-28.57%
Vehicle crime52.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46300.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-75.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4675.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.09100.00%
Other theft32.330.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.050.00%
Shoplifting62.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20244
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 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202424
July 202416
June 202418
May 202414
April 202410
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 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 20248
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 9LW 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. Milton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Grenville Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Wentworth Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Stenlake Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Desborough Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1