DUNCOMBE AVENUE, PL5 2JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2JT

DUNCOMBE AVENUE, PL5 2JT, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2JT 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 2JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2JT, encompassing approximately 3398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL5 2JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tamar Way with total crimes: 6
  • Cheriton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Harewood Crescent with total crimes: 2

DUNCOMBE AVENUE, PL5 2JT 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.47-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.94-33.33%
Drugs31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7177.78%
Anti-social behaviour64.710.00%
Other theft31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.24-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour62.65100.00%
Vehicle crime41.770.00%
Drugs41.18100.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-50.00%
Drugs20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4761.54%
Anti-social behaviour66.18200.00%
Public order41.77300.00%
Drugs31.18200.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.77-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.00187.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.77-57.14%
Drugs20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247

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 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20249
June 202414
May 202421
April 202413
March 202423
February 20248

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
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 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20243
April 20241
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 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.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 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 2JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tamar Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Cheriton Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    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. Guy Miles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coombe Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wanstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Duncombe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kedlestone Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Hargreaves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1