WESTCROFT ROAD, PL5 1PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1PF

WESTCROFT ROAD, PL5 1PF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1PF 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 1PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1PF, encompassing approximately 4058 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PL5 1PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Verna Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kathleaven Street with total crimes: 3

WESTCROFT ROAD, PL5 1PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.35-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson73.700.00%
Shoplifting71.72250.00%
Possession of weapons31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-70.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.07-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.42-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.4616.67%
Public order41.72-33.33%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.910.00%
Public order62.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4820.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other theft10.49-80.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.96-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.7166.67%
Other theft51.23150.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Shoplifting30.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.60128.57%
Anti-social behaviour153.94200.00%
Shoplifting43.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-70.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson106.90233.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.46-70.83%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-28.57%
Public order41.23-33.33%
Other crime10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.81-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.9116.67%
Public order61.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-25.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202424
June 202412
May 202416
April 20247
March 202424
February 202425

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202411
June 202411
May 202415
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Verna Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Kathleaven Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trelawney Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Tresluggan Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 8. Evelyn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sunny Dene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sithney Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Daymond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Normandy Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bickham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lynher Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Collin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Barne Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Rennie Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. St Budeaux Ferry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tamerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1