CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1AJ

CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL5 postcode area, which has experienced 369 crimes and a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL5 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1AJ, encompassing approximately 4062 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Tresluggan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Boringdon Avenue with total crimes: 3

CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.37-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.94-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.115.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Public order30.9850.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1121.43%
Criminal damage and arson44.1833.33%
Other theft40.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-70.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.45400.00%
Public order52.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-66.67%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.25-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.37-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.97200.00%
Vehicle crime61.480.00%
Drugs61.480.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.43-10.00%
Other theft42.220.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.460.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202417
June 202414
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410
February 202420

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
March 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Tresluggan Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Boringdon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Coronation Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vinstone Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Peters Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harbour View Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kitley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fletemoor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tamerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dawson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Herschel Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Weston Mill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Halley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tucker Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Harbour Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1