LAKESIDE DRIVE, PL5 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2SL

LAKESIDE DRIVE, PL5 2SL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.63 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2SL 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 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2SL, encompassing approximately 1262 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PL5 2SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fowlmere Close with total crimes: 6
  • Hornchurch Lane with total crimes: 4
  • West Malling Avenue with total crimes: 3

LAKESIDE DRIVE, PL5 2SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.63-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour57.13150.00%
Shoplifting33.96-40.00%
Public order22.38100.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

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 offences1418.21250.00%
Shoplifting511.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.96100.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.71-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson23.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Drugs10.79-50.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.0928.57%
Other theft27.13100.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.34250.00%
Other theft15.54-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.580.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fowlmere Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hornchurch Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Malling Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hornchurch Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. North Weald Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Duxford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Uxbridge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1