PL5 1BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1BL

PL5 1BL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1BL 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 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1BL, encompassing approximately 2001 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 1BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Boringdon Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Mantle Gardens with total crimes: 2

PL5 1BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0050.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-66.67%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.49-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson66.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00100.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.498.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.50100.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.00300.00%
Vehicle crime42.000.00%
Other theft32.00-25.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9942.86%
Other theft45.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.000.00%
Other theft13.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.000.00%
Drugs12.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 202412
June 202413
May 202412
April 202410
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Second Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Boringdon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Mantle Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Coronation Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wombwell Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Harbour View Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Harbour Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1