NEWTON GARDENS, PL5 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2BL

NEWTON GARDENS, PL5 2BL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2BL, encompassing approximately 2427 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL5 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Clifford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Byard Close with total crimes: 2

NEWTON GARDENS, PL5 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1250.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Public order20.82-71.43%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order78.65250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.88-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.95128.57%
Other theft36.59200.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Drugs10.82-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.0616.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-25.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.00-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65300.00%
Possession of weapons11.650.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.06114.29%
Public order26.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-50.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.880.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20247
April 20246
March 202415
February 20247

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
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.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Roman Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clifford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Byard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Peters Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hargreaves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trevithick Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Row Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hill Top Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rorkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mount Tamar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Herschel Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Weston Mill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Halley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. King'S Tamerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1