PL5 2QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2QZ

PL5 2QZ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2QZ 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 2QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2QZ, encompassing approximately 2447 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 2QZ 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
  • Yelverton Close with total crimes: 3

PL5 2QZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.4483.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.5066.67%
Public order52.040.00%
Other theft52.04150.00%
Possession of weapons12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In August 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 offences66.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.99-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour33.68-50.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.85-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.7220.00%
Drugs22.450.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.0836.36%
Anti-social behaviour56.13400.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Other crime31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.76-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.500.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.62275.00%
Public order66.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.900.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20245
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 202415
February 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20242
May 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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.

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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.

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April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 2QZ 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. Yelverton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Acklington Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Jubilee Road
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 6. Coltishall Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rochford Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. St Eval Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Valiant Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1