BLACKTHORN CLOSE, PL5 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2LD

BLACKTHORN CLOSE, PL5 2LD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2LD, encompassing approximately 3700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PL5 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stowe Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Foxtor Close with total crimes: 4
  • Cheriton Close with total crimes: 3

BLACKTHORN CLOSE, PL5 2LD 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.46-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5166.67%
Public order41.35300.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.7311.11%
Criminal damage and arson35.410.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8938.46%
Anti-social behaviour104.8642.86%
Vehicle crime52.700.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Drugs41.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.84-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.0516.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.89-40.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.62150.00%
Burglary31.3550.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.1692.31%
Anti-social behaviour76.7640.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.681200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 202418
June 202413
May 202415
April 202415
March 202425
February 202413
January 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stowe Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Foxtor Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cheriton Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harewood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Haytor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Crownhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Butt Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Montacute Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ashridge Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Powis Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Boxhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Guy Miles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Coombe Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wanstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Lamerton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Kenn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Modbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marldon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1