PL5 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1BX

PL5 1BX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1BX 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 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1BX, encompassing approximately 1991 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL5 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kiln Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kelly Close with total crimes: 4
  • Beaufort Close with total crimes: 2

PL5 1BX 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.05-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson95.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.52200.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.56111.11%
Criminal damage and arson39.540.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Drugs11.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.54-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour46.03-20.00%
Drugs22.01100.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.0737.50%
Anti-social behaviour511.05400.00%
Public order22.51100.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.5623.08%
Burglary38.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0544.44%
Criminal damage and arson36.5350.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 20249
June 202412
May 202422
April 202416
March 202413
February 20249

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kiln Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Kelly Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Beaufort Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Landulph Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Trafalgar Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kit Hill Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mantle Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Old Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old School Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Estuary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Berthon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1