PL5 1PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1PX

PL5 1PX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL5 postcode area, which has experienced 411 crimes and a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL5 1PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1PX, encompassing approximately 4692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 1PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Lynher Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sunny Dene with total crimes: 5

PL5 1PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.878.70%
Anti-social behaviour95.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.920.00%
Other theft41.49-20.00%
Public order30.85-57.14%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.299.52%
Public order74.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.49-62.50%
Other theft51.2825.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.155.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.47-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.41-28.57%
Other theft41.0733.33%
Public order40.85300.00%
Shoplifting30.85-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.4281.82%
Anti-social behaviour184.26350.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.84-41.67%
Drugs71.490.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson127.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.56-62.07%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-50.00%
Public order30.85-66.67%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%

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 offences2913.00-12.12%
Public order96.18800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9214.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-40.00%
Drugs30.6450.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

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 offences3311.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.490.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202423
June 202421
May 202420
April 202411
March 202429
February 202433

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 202412
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 202416
May 202418
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20247
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lynher Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sunny Dene
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Woodstock Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Percy Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Dawson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Verna Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bickham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Trelawney Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tamerton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Collin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Evelyn Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Barne Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Tresluggan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Kitley Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clearbrook Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Halley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1