PL5 2HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2HX

PL5 2HX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2HX 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 2HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2HX, encompassing approximately 3040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 2HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tamar Way with total crimes: 6
  • Stowe Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Harewood Crescent with total crimes: 2

PL5 2HX 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.57-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour42.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.54160.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-60.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.26-61.54%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64300.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.58-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson34.280.00%
Drugs20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.8772.73%
Anti-social behaviour46.25100.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.25-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour23.620.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.55216.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.25-50.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.970.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

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 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20245
June 202413
May 202419
April 202411
March 202419
February 20246

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 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 2HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tamar Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Stowe Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harewood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Montacute Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ashridge Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Powis Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Guy Miles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Coombe Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wanstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Duncombe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kedlestone Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Hargreaves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1