MAIDSTONE PLACE, PL5 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2SG

MAIDSTONE PLACE, PL5 2SG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.01 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2SG, encompassing approximately 2104 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PL5 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martlesham Place with total crimes: 7
  • Fowlmere Close with total crimes: 6
  • Hornchurch Lane with total crimes: 4

MAIDSTONE PLACE, PL5 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.015.56%
Anti-social behaviour89.0333.33%
Public order73.80250.00%
Shoplifting33.33-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In August 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 offences1817.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.55200.00%
Shoplifting52.85400.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.88-43.75%
Vehicle crime44.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90100.00%
Drugs20.95-50.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.78-5.88%
Drugs47.600.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.11183.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.08100.00%
Public order33.800.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Other theft10.95-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

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 offences68.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.85100.00%
Other theft41.90100.00%
Possession of weapons11.90-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.93150.00%
Public order54.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 offences45.230.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 20249
June 202416
May 202417
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244

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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
March 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.

MonthCount
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martlesham Place
    Total7
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fowlmere Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hornchurch Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Exeter Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Malling Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hornchurch Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Yelverton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Acklington Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. North Weald Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St Eval Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Duxford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Uxbridge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chivenor Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Redhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1