BIGGIN HILL, PL5 2PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2PN

BIGGIN HILL, PL5 2PN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.08 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2PN 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 2PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2PN, encompassing approximately 2482 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

PL5 2PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martlesham Place with total crimes: 7
  • Kenley Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Acklington Place with total crimes: 3

BIGGIN HILL, PL5 2PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0857.14%
Other theft64.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4225.00%
Public order52.01400.00%
Vehicle crime12.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In August 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 offences79.26-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.26-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour64.0350.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.25100.00%
Other crime31.610.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 offences128.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.83-33.33%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8866.67%
Public order56.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.630.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 202418
April 202412
March 202415
February 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 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
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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

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August 20241
June 20241
May 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.

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August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20243

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

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June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 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 2PN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Martlesham Place
    Total7
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Kenley Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Acklington Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Jubilee Road
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 5. Manby Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coltishall Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Anzac Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lympne Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Rochford Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. St Eval Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Valiant Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1