WHITLEIGH VILLAS, PL5 3BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3BH

WHITLEIGH VILLAS, PL5 3BH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3BH 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 3BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3BH, encompassing approximately 2529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PL5 3BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Morshead Road with total crimes: 3
  • B3413 with total crimes: 3

WHITLEIGH VILLAS, PL5 3BH 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 offences610.28-53.85%
Public order52.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-33.33%
Other crime31.58200.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.47225.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.14-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.77-50.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.09-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour73.1640.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.47240.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.720.00%
Shoplifting41.98300.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.51-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.9866.67%
Possession of weapons21.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3010.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.35-57.14%
Shoplifting31.19200.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.950.00%
Theft from the person12.770.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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

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September 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20244
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

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

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A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

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September 20246
August 202413
July 20244
June 20248
May 202417
April 20245
March 202411
February 202410

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.

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September 20245
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A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
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A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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September 20244
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July 20247
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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.

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September 20241
August 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.

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A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
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June 20243
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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.

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

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June 20241

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

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February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lodge Gardens
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Morshead Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 3. B3413
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Meavy Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Selkirk Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Coppice Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Whitleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jellicoe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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