PL5 3FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3FA

PL5 3FA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3FA 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 3FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3FA, encompassing approximately 3304 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 3FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Crashaw Close with total crimes: 3
  • Selkirk Place with total crimes: 2

PL5 3FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.96-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3512.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.72-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.030.00%
Public order12.420.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.03-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson32.42200.00%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2630.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.930.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.35-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.03400.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.7555.56%
Other theft24.24100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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 offences95.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.720.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
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A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
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A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

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September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249

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 10 reported cases.

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September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
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March 20241
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A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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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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A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20243
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A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 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 3FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lodge Gardens
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Crashaw Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Selkirk Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Coppice Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Warwick Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Whitleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dingwall Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kipling Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Randolph Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Dumfries Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Old Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tovey Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rothesay Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dorchester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1