PL5 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2AJ

PL5 2AJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2AJ, encompassing approximately 4044 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 2AJ 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

PL5 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.915.26%
Criminal damage and arson54.94-28.57%
Other theft41.240.00%
Public order20.99-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.36-24.00%
Public order104.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4775.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-50.00%
Other theft40.99-20.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.8619.05%
Anti-social behaviour86.1814.29%
Other theft51.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-33.33%
Public order40.99300.00%
Drugs20.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.87110.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.73-33.33%
Drugs61.480.00%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.42-62.96%
Criminal damage and arson92.47350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-33.33%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Public order20.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.36-10.00%
Public order66.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4850.00%
Drugs31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.420.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202419
June 202425
May 202421
April 202410
March 202427
February 202430

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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 2AJ 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. Arkwright Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Telford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Agaton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Evelyn Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clearbrook Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Adams Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Halley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King'S Tamerton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1