PL5 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2HG

PL5 2HG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2HG, encompassing approximately 3353 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL5 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tamar Way with total crimes: 6
  • Jubilee Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cheriton Close with total crimes: 3

PL5 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.56-28.57%
Other theft42.980.00%
Drugs31.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5427.27%
Anti-social behaviour64.18-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-75.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.44175.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.28-26.67%
Vehicle crime43.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-20.00%
Drugs41.19100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49-33.33%
Drugs21.190.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour67.46200.00%
Public order41.79100.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.46-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour24.47-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.84110.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.26-33.33%
Drugs21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 202415
May 202425
April 202415
March 202421
February 202410

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tamar Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Jubilee Road
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Cheriton Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Anzac Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Coombe Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wanstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Duncombe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kedlestone Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Valiant Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1