SONNET CLOSE, PL5 3FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3FG

SONNET CLOSE, PL5 3FG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.21 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3FG 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 3FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3FG, encompassing approximately 3936 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (566.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

PL5 3FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yeats Close with total crimes: 16
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Byron Avenue with total crimes: 4

SONNET CLOSE, PL5 3FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.21566.67%
Violence and sexual offences165.08-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson34.06-57.14%
Shoplifting30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.42111.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.83133.33%
Shoplifting41.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.61-50.00%
Other theft52.2966.67%
Public order31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.1138.46%
Other theft34.5750.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-93.33%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.16150.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.81-18.75%
Public order43.30300.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.89-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour64.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5233.33%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.6522.22%
Drugs45.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.380.00%
Vehicle crime44.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 202415
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 20249
June 202418
May 202413
April 202416
March 202422
February 202418

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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Yeats Close
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Byron Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Coverdale Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Thackeray Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Congreve Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 8. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Tovey Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. St Peters Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Macaulay Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dryden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Drayton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bede Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1