WAVERLEY ROAD, PL5 1SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 1SH

WAVERLEY ROAD, PL5 1SH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This PL5 1SH 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 1SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 1SH, encompassing approximately 3271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 1SH 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

WAVERLEY ROAD, PL5 1SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.67-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.530.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.7842.86%
Criminal damage and arson66.1150.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5655.56%
Anti-social behaviour44.28-42.86%
Public order41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Drugs21.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.95-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.75133.33%
Other theft52.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5333.33%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8157.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-62.50%
Other theft10.920.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.03700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.45-63.16%
Public order42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.31-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.81300.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.110.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 202419
February 202420

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243

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 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20244
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
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 1SH 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. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 5. Evelyn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sunny Dene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Row Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Chard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Daymond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Normandy Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bickham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lynher Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Collin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Barne Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1