ROMAN ROAD, PL5 2BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2BZ

ROMAN ROAD, PL5 2BZ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2BZ 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 2BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2BZ, encompassing approximately 4320 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 2BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verna Road with total crimes: 3
  • Roman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Kathleaven Street with total crimes: 3

ROMAN ROAD, PL5 2BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.4226.32%
Criminal damage and arson75.5516.67%
Possession of weapons31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6950.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8711.76%
Criminal damage and arson64.400.00%
Other theft51.3925.00%
Public order21.16-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.18-22.73%
Public order83.93166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.8520.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-70.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.5710.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.0942.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.31-16.67%
Other theft41.1633.33%
Public order30.930.00%
Drugs20.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-40.00%
Drugs61.390.00%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.18-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-50.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Public order20.46-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.80-12.50%
Public order76.48250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.410.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 202417
June 202422
May 202420
April 202412
March 202428
February 202432

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Verna Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Roman Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kathleaven Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Clifford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 7. Evelyn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sunny Dene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Byard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Peters Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trevithick Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Row Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Hill Top Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rorkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mount Tamar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bickham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Lynher Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Collin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Kitley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fletemoor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tamerton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dawson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Herschel Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Weston Mill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Halley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1