PL5 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3AZ

PL5 3AZ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3AZ, encompassing approximately 2710 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 3AZ area, explore the PL5 3AZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL5 3AZ area, visit the PL5 3AZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PL5 3AZ 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 3AZ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.12-25.00%
Public order52.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-20.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.58-33.33%
Shoplifting22.210.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.85-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour73.32133.33%
Other theft32.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.96325.00%
Shoplifting46.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-25.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.27-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4833.33%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.38-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.69-57.14%
Shoplifting31.11200.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.060.00%
Shoplifting12.580.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 202417
April 20244
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 2 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

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 3AZ 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
  • 10. Dingwall Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kipling Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Randolph Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Dumfries Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Tovey Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1