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

Overview of Crime in PL5 1QU

VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 1QU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1QU 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 1QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1QU, encompassing approximately 3300 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL5 1QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynher Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sunny Dene with total crimes: 5
  • Shelley Way with total crimes: 3

VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 1QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.5525.00%
Other theft21.52-33.33%
Public order20.61-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.00-6.25%
Public order74.55250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-20.00%
Other theft31.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.3014.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Other theft41.52300.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-60.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

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 arson107.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.03-68.18%
Public order42.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.42-4.35%
Public order66.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8225.00%
Theft from the person21.520.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.970.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202415
June 202416
May 202414
April 20247
March 202422
February 202423

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
February 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lynher Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sunny Dene
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Dawson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Verna Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bickham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Agaton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Collin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Evelyn Street
    Total1
    Other theft1