PLAISTOW CRESCENT, PL5 2EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2EA

PLAISTOW CRESCENT, PL5 2EA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.24 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2EA 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 2EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2EA, encompassing approximately 2923 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 2EA 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
  • Shelley Way with total crimes: 3

PLAISTOW CRESCENT, PL5 2EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.248.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.450.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.799.09%
Anti-social behaviour14.10-50.00%
Public order10.34-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.92-38.89%
Public order83.76300.00%
Other theft32.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.26100.00%
Other theft46.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1880.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-55.56%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson97.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-40.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.34-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9250.00%
Public order65.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0525.00%
Theft from the person11.710.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.420.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
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 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
February 20242

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202411
June 202418
May 20249
April 20245
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 3 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
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 2EA 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. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Clifford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 6. Byard Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Peters Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trevithick Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Row Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Hill Top Crest
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rorkes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mount Tamar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bickham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Dawson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1