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

Overview of Crime in PL5 2SP

LAKESIDE DRIVE, PL5 2SP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.55 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2SP 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 2SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2SP, encompassing approximately 1994 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

PL5 2SP 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
  • Kenley Gardens with total crimes: 5

LAKESIDE DRIVE, PL5 2SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.55-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour96.52125.00%
Public order74.51250.00%
Shoplifting33.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.0570.00%
Shoplifting58.52400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51100.00%
Public order22.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In July 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 offences1010.53-23.08%
Public order35.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Drugs11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences1310.53-13.33%
Other theft26.52100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.03200.00%
Other crime27.520.00%
Other theft11.00-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.52-54.55%
Other theft42.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Public order11.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.03175.00%
Public order35.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In February 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 offences45.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202410
June 202413
May 202415
April 20245
March 202411
February 20244

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 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 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.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
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
July 20241
May 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 2SP 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. Kenley Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hornchurch Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    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. Manby Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Weald Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lympne Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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