CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1AL

CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL5 postcode area, which has experienced 411 crimes and a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL5 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1AL, encompassing approximately 3431 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boringdon Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Church Way with total crimes: 3
  • Dawson Close with total crimes: 3

CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Public order20.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-71.43%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4128.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.62250.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-71.43%
Drugs10.58-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.29-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.040.00%
Vehicle crime62.040.00%
Drugs61.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.5040.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.50-54.55%
Drugs31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202412
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 202411

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Boringdon Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Church Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dawson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coronation Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridwell Lane North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kitley Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clearbrook Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Adams Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Halley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wilcove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1