VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 1QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1QS

VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 1QS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1QS 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 1QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1QS, encompassing approximately 3328 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 1QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verna Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kathleaven Street with total crimes: 3
  • Shelley Way with total crimes: 3

VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 1QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.2140.00%
Possession of weapons32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.3131.25%
Criminal damage and arson56.3125.00%
Other theft21.50-33.33%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.016.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.81-20.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Other theft30.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-66.67%
Burglary20.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2115.38%
Anti-social behaviour64.5120.00%
Other theft51.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5025.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.51116.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-60.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson106.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.00-68.42%
Public order41.800.00%
Other crime11.20-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.42-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour55.71400.00%
Public order41.50300.00%
Theft from the person21.200.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.610.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
February 20244

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202416
June 202415
May 202413
April 20246
March 202419
February 202422

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
March 20245
February 20241

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.

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September 20241
March 20241

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

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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.

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September 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Verna Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kathleaven Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Clifford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 6. Evelyn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sunny Dene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Row Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Hill Top Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rorkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mount Tamar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Daymond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Normandy Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bickham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lynher Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Collin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dawson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1