DIGBY GROVE, PL5 2QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2QQ

DIGBY GROVE, PL5 2QQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.43 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2QQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL5 postcode area, which has experienced 411 crimes and a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL5 2QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2QQ, encompassing approximately 2074 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 2QQ area, explore the PL5 2QQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL5 2QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fowlmere Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lympne Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

DIGBY GROVE, PL5 2QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.4355.56%
Shoplifting56.75400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41100.00%
Public order21.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.64-30.77%
Public order34.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.12-23.53%
Other theft26.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.50183.33%
Criminal damage and arson28.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-50.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Other theft10.96-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In April 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 offences69.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8933.33%
Other theft41.93100.00%
Public order31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.1266.67%
Public order34.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.890.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
June 202413
May 202417
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fowlmere Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Lympne Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 4. North Weald Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hornchurch Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Martlesham Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hornchurch Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hawkinge Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West Malling Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ernesettle Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stapleford Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Manby Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St Eval Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Duxford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1