VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 2DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2DG

VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 2DG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2DG, encompassing approximately 1907 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 2DG 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
  • Clifford Close with total crimes: 2

VICTORIA ROAD, PL5 2DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.15100.00%
Possession of weapons32.100.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.67-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.62-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.58-22.22%
Public order73.67250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Other theft21.57-33.33%
Other crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4480.00%
Other theft34.72200.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.10-83.33%
Other theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1550.00%
Theft from the person11.570.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 1 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.

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September 20241

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

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September 20242
July 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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July 20247
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

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

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July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

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July 20242
June 20243
May 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.

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June 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.

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March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 2DG 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. Clifford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 5. Row Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Hill Top Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rorkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mount Tamar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bickham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1