ROMAN WAY, PL5 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2DT

ROMAN WAY, PL5 2DT, Plymouth has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2DT, encompassing approximately 2237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 2DT 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

ROMAN WAY, PL5 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.49125.00%
Possession of weapons34.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 offences42.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.07-46.67%
Public order83.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences1510.73150.00%
Other theft36.7150.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-40.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.05120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.92-25.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In February 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 offences56.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.240.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 202415
May 20246
April 20243
March 202411
February 20245

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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 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 5 reported cases.

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

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 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.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242

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 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 2DT 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. Byard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hargreaves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trevithick Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Row Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Hill Top Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rorkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mount Tamar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1