PL5 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1RQ

PL5 1RQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1RQ 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 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1RQ, encompassing approximately 5179 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 1RQ area, explore the PL5 1RQ 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 (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

PL5 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Kathleaven Street with total crimes: 3
  • Trelawney Avenue with total crimes: 3

PL5 1RQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.36-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson115.2137.50%
Shoplifting92.12350.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.74-47.06%
Possession of weapons21.740.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Public order10.19-87.50%
Other theft10.19-80.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.2913.79%
Anti-social behaviour176.3754.55%
Criminal damage and arson83.2833.33%
Public order81.54100.00%
Other theft51.5466.67%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.7845.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.60-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson62.1220.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%

In June 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 offences2010.81-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour183.8628.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.48-50.00%
Public order40.97300.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Shoplifting30.58-25.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.19-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.5514.29%
Anti-social behaviour144.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.7025.00%
Drugs61.930.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.53-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson84.05100.00%
Public order41.54-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-50.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.74-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour85.99-38.46%
Public order71.54600.00%
Drugs51.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-33.33%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.51500.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
July 202429
June 202420
May 202424
April 202421
March 202431
February 202437

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
October 20231

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 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202411
June 202418
May 202414
April 20244
March 20248
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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Kathleaven Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Trelawney Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Tresluggan Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Boringdon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Evelyn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sunny Dene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Landulph Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Trafalgar Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bridge View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kit Hill Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sithney Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mantle Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Coronation Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vinstone Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Daymond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Lynher Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Collin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Barne Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rennie Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Barne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Old School Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. St Budeaux Ferry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Kitley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fletemoor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Tamerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1