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

Overview of Crime in PL5 2AW

WESTON MILL ROAD, PL5 2AW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.43 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2AW 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 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2AW, encompassing approximately 4134 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL5 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boringdon Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Sunny Dene with total crimes: 5
  • Church Way with total crimes: 3

WESTON MILL ROAD, PL5 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.4326.32%
Criminal damage and arson55.8066.67%
Other theft41.21100.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.71-24.00%
Public order44.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-50.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.1647.06%
Anti-social behaviour66.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-70.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-83.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6170.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.1142.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.42200.00%
Drugs61.450.00%
Vehicle crime51.450.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.56-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.42250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-60.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.924.35%
Public order55.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21150.00%
Drugs31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.220.00%
Drugs25.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202419
June 202425
May 202417
April 202410
March 202424
February 202423

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 12 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
June 20241
May 20246
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Boringdon Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sunny Dene
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Church Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Dawson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Verna Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Tamerton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Coronation Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kitley Way
    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