DESBOROUGH ROAD, PL4 9PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 9PR

DESBOROUGH ROAD, PL4 9PR, Plymouth has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population. This PL4 9PR 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 9PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 9PR, encompassing approximately 6474 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL4 9PR area, explore the PL4 9PR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL4 9PR area, visit the PL4 9PR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-45.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

PL4 9PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Egerton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 4

DESBOROUGH ROAD, PL4 9PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.89-45.71%
Anti-social behaviour112.93-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.7025.00%
Shoplifting101.54-47.37%
Drugs61.5450.00%
Public order50.93-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.77300.00%
Other crime30.6250.00%
Theft from the person30.46200.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other theft10.31-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.9829.63%
Shoplifting195.41171.43%
Anti-social behaviour132.938.33%
Other theft82.01-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.24-20.00%
Public order61.2450.00%
Drugs40.9333.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.82-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour124.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson101.85-9.09%
Other theft91.5450.00%
Shoplifting71.39-68.18%
Public order41.080.00%
Possession of weapons40.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-20.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.5312.90%
Shoplifting225.41-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour213.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.24-8.33%
Other crime71.700.00%
Other theft61.08-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.930.00%
Burglary50.7725.00%
Public order40.77-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.9914.81%
Shoplifting294.79222.22%
Anti-social behaviour144.4840.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.16100.00%
Other theft71.85-61.11%
Vehicle crime51.08-16.67%
Public order50.77-16.67%
Burglary40.770.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.678.00%
Other theft184.17125.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.78-23.08%
Shoplifting91.54-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.93200.00%
Public order60.93500.00%
Drugs40.93300.00%
Burglary40.62300.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.9747.06%
Anti-social behaviour133.8685.71%
Shoplifting102.01-9.09%
Other theft81.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.24250.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.500.00%
Shoplifting112.630.00%
Other theft101.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.540.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202435
July 202427
June 202435
May 202431
April 202427
March 202425
February 202417

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20247
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202412
June 202421
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 20247

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 20247
June 202422
May 202429
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 202418
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Egerton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cromwell Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Risdon Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. River View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Collingwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Goad Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Limerick Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Higher Stert Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clayton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harvey Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cotehele Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Tintern Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Florence Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Jubilee Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Junction Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cleveland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. South View Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Neath Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stenlake Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cattewater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hawarden Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cromartie Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Williams Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gdynia Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Watson Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Grenville Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Wentworth Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Stenlake Place
    Total1
    Burglary1