MIDDLETON WALK, PL5 2DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2DF

MIDDLETON WALK, PL5 2DF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.21 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2DF 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 2DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2DF, encompassing approximately 1618 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 2DF area, explore the PL5 2DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

PL5 2DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hornchurch Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Exeter Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hornchurch Road with total crimes: 3

MIDDLETON WALK, PL5 2DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2116.67%
Shoplifting38.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-60.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.6833.33%
Shoplifting57.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.09150.00%
Vehicle crime23.09-50.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime45.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.47100.00%
Drugs21.24-33.33%
Public order21.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.24100.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.979.09%
Drugs37.410.00%
Other theft21.85100.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.3083.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.79100.00%
Public order34.940.00%
Other crime21.85100.00%
Other theft11.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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 offences611.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.710.00%
Other theft42.47100.00%
Possession of weapons12.470.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.0366.67%
Public order33.090.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.560.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hornchurch Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Exeter Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hornchurch Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Yelverton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Acklington Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. North Weald Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Eval Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Duxford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Uxbridge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chivenor Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Redhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1