PL5 1QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1QQ

PL5 1QQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.47 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1QQ 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 1QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1QQ, encompassing approximately 4971 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

PL5 1QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Verna Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kathleaven Street with total crimes: 3

PL5 1QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.47-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour105.43-37.50%
Shoplifting92.01350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons41.210.00%
Other theft20.80-60.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour166.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.2214.29%
Public order71.610.00%
Other theft51.4166.67%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.63-29.41%
Public order72.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4116.67%
Other theft31.410.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.8723.53%
Anti-social behaviour174.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.42-50.00%
Public order41.21300.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.0830.77%
Anti-social behaviour173.42325.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.4271.43%
Drugs72.410.00%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.03-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson72.6275.00%
Public order41.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.80-42.86%
Other crime10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.07-25.00%
Public order85.43700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.61-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-20.00%
Drugs40.80100.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.62400.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 202428
June 202421
May 202417
April 202413
March 202427
February 202436

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
October 20231

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202412
June 202417
May 202417
April 20244
March 20247
February 202413

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 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 9. Evelyn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sunny Dene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bridge View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Coronation Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vinstone Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Byard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Peters Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Lynher Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Collin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Barne Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Budeaux Ferry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Kitley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fletemoor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tamerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dawson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Herschel Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Weston Mill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1