CHAUCER WAY, PL5 3EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3EF

CHAUCER WAY, PL5 3EF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.72 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3EF 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 3EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3EF, encompassing approximately 2987 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 3EF area, explore the PL5 3EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PL5 3EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Byron Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Coverdale Place with total crimes: 4

CHAUCER WAY, PL5 3EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.72-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.38185.71%
Criminal damage and arson46.69-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson99.37800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.01-61.11%
Other theft42.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7080.00%
Possession of weapons16.020.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.3550.00%
Other crime42.01300.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.04-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Drugs10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.3876.92%
Other crime37.700.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.360.00%
Vehicle crime44.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410
April 202416
March 202423
February 202413

A total of 5 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 3EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Byron Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Coverdale Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stowe Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thackeray Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Congreve Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Harewood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Macaulay Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Drayton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Masefield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bede Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burrington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Powis Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1