PL5 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3AG

PL5 3AG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3AG 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 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3AG, encompassing approximately 1830 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morshead Road with total crimes: 3
  • B3413 with total crimes: 3
  • Meavy Avenue with total crimes: 2

PL5 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6520.00%
Public order33.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.65-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-33.33%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Shoplifting21.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.38100.00%
Shoplifting45.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.19100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.73-25.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.820.00%
Shoplifting32.19200.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.820.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241

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

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July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 3AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morshead Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. B3413
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Meavy Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Coppice Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Barrie Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Whitleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jellicoe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Coleridge Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1