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

Overview of Crime in PL5 1RD

VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 1RD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.41 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1RD 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 1RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1RD, encompassing approximately 4416 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PL5 1RD 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

VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 1RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.0814.29%
Shoplifting71.81250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour105.43-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.260.00%
Public order51.58-16.67%
Other theft41.1333.33%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.36107.69%
Anti-social behaviour116.11-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson72.4940.00%
Public order61.58100.00%
Other theft31.36-25.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.94-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.9466.67%
Other theft41.13100.00%
Public order30.91200.00%
Shoplifting30.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-83.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.4062.50%
Drugs62.940.00%
Shoplifting41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-62.50%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.11-68.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.81166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-28.57%
Public order41.13-42.86%
Other crime10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.23-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour75.6616.67%
Public order71.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-25.00%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202427
June 202413
May 202413
April 20248
March 202425
February 202431

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202411
June 202413
May 202415
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246

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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 1RD 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. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 8. Evelyn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sunny Dene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sithney Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vinstone Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Daymond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Normandy Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bickham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Lynher Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Collin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Barne Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St Budeaux Ferry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Kitley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tamerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dawson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1