CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1AQ

CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.01 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1AQ 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 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1AQ, encompassing approximately 3622 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 1AQ area, explore the PL5 1AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Boringdon Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Coronation Place with total crimes: 2

CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.01-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour63.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1113.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Public order20.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1115.38%
Criminal damage and arson44.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-62.50%
Other crime30.830.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In June 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 offences138.5662.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.59300.00%
Public order42.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-66.67%
Drugs10.55-83.33%

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 offences89.66-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.210.00%
Vehicle crime61.660.00%
Drugs61.660.00%
Other theft41.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.6910.00%
Other theft33.040.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.52-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.76-40.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245

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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202415
June 202413
May 20248
April 202411
March 202410
February 202416

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 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
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242
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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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 1AQ postcode area is presented below.

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