PL5 2DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2DR

PL5 2DR, Plymouth has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2DR 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 2DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2DR, encompassing approximately 2248 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 2DR 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
  • Hargreaves Close with total crimes: 1

PL5 2DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.34-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 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 offences65.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.01-40.00%
Public order64.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.67275.00%
Other theft36.67200.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-25.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.78275.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.670.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202415
May 20244
April 20243
March 202415
February 20244

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242

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 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.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
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 2DR 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. Hargreaves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trevithick Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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