WESTON MILL ROAD, PL5 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2AP

WESTON MILL ROAD, PL5 2AP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2AP, encompassing approximately 3956 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PL5 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boringdon Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Shelley Way with total crimes: 3
  • Clifford Close with total crimes: 2

WESTON MILL ROAD, PL5 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-20.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.310.00%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.355.88%
Criminal damage and arson54.5566.67%
Public order31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-57.14%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5941.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-66.67%
Public order30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-60.00%
Drugs10.51-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0380.00%
Drugs62.270.00%
Vehicle crime51.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.56-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson52.53150.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-75.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.85-13.64%
Public order54.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26100.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.340.00%
Drugs25.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202418
June 202417
May 202412
April 202410
March 202419
February 202422

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
March 20243
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boringdon Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Clifford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sunny Dene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Coronation Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vinstone Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Byard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Peters Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trevithick Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rorkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mount Tamar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kitley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fletemoor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tamerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dawson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Herschel Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Weston Mill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Halley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. King'S Tamerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tucker Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1