PL5 2HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2HP

PL5 2HP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2HP 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 2HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2HP, encompassing approximately 2274 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

PL5 2HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Yelverton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Acklington Place with total crimes: 3

PL5 2HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1633.33%
Other theft33.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2050.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Drugs10.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.55-53.85%
Public order52.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Drugs21.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.758.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.720.00%
Drugs41.760.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.28300.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Other crime11.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1614.29%
Burglary13.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.080.00%
Public order41.76100.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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.

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September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202413
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

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August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 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.

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August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

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April 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Roman Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Yelverton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Acklington Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Jubilee Road
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 5. Redhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1