PL5 1PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1PU

PL5 1PU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1PU 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 1PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1PU, encompassing approximately 4772 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PL5 1PU 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

PL5 1PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.15-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson85.45-11.11%
Shoplifting71.68250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-44.44%
Possession of weapons41.050.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.9412.50%
Criminal damage and arson95.6628.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.8950.00%
Other theft51.8966.67%
Public order41.05-42.86%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.90-11.11%
Public order75.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.47-60.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.66-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson53.14-50.00%
Public order41.05300.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Shoplifting30.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.6238.46%
Anti-social behaviour173.77325.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.56-16.67%
Drugs62.100.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.54-55.17%
Criminal damage and arson122.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51-50.00%
Public order30.84-66.67%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.57-12.12%
Public order96.08800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8914.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-25.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
February 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 202412
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
July 202424
June 202427
May 202418
April 202413
March 202429
February 202433

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 202415
May 202417
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20246
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 1PU 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. Boringdon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Clifford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 10. Evelyn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sunny Dene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Vinstone Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Byard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Peters Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trevithick Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Row Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Hill Top Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Rorkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mount Tamar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Bickham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Lynher Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Collin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Barne Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kitley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fletemoor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Tamerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1