PL5 3AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3AX

PL5 3AX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3AX 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 3AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3AX, encompassing approximately 1764 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL5 3AX 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 3AX 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.630.00%
Public order43.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-33.33%
Drugs11.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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 offences67.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.63-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.830.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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 offences810.20-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.5350.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Shoplifting21.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.04400.00%
Shoplifting48.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27100.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.10-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.34-22.22%
Shoplifting33.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-60.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In February 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 offences99.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.100.00%
Public order12.830.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202415
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 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 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 3AX 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. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Selkirk Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Coppice Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Whitleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jellicoe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Coleridge Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1