KINGS ROAD, PL5 2PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2PF

KINGS ROAD, PL5 2PF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2PF 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 2PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2PF, encompassing approximately 2945 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL5 2PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jubilee Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cheriton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Coltishall Close with total crimes: 2

KINGS ROAD, PL5 2PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.09-14.29%
Other theft52.0466.67%
Drugs31.70200.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.13-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.38-44.44%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Drugs11.02-75.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.51125.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.06-20.00%
Drugs41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-33.33%
Drugs21.360.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.11200.00%
Public order42.04300.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.07-33.33%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.83128.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 202418
April 202412
March 202416
February 20247

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

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 2PF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jubilee Road
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 2. Cheriton Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coltishall Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Anzac Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Coombe Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Duncombe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kedlestone Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Valiant Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1