PL5 3EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3EW

PL5 3EW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.19 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3EW 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 3EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3EW, encompassing approximately 2948 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 3EW 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

PL5 3EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.19-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.43300.00%
Vehicle crime32.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.780.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.12-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7150.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1642.86%
Anti-social behaviour26.78-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.51-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour54.75-16.67%
Other crime41.70300.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.51-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour66.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%
Drugs10.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.5543.75%
Public order37.8050.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.820.00%
Vehicle crime35.430.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 20248
June 202420
May 202414
April 202419
March 202423
February 202416

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
March 20241
February 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 3EW 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. Thackeray Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Boscastle Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Congreve Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Macaulay Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dryden Avenue
    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