PL5 2AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2AD

PL5 2AD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2AD 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 2AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2AD, encompassing approximately 1880 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 2AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tamar Way with total crimes: 6
  • Harewood Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Wanstead Grove with total crimes: 1

PL5 2AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.38-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour33.1950.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.63120.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.32-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.38-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson23.72100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1010.00%
Other theft25.850.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.51-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour45.32300.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.82216.67%
Drugs210.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 202419
February 20246

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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

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July 20241

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

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June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 2AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tamar Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Harewood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wanstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Duncombe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hargreaves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. King'S Tamerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1