BULWARK CLOSE, PL5 3FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3FJ

BULWARK CLOSE, PL5 3FJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3FJ 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 3FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3FJ, encompassing approximately 3511 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 3FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Congreve Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Shakespeare Road with total crimes: 1

BULWARK CLOSE, PL5 3FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1311.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9912.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.56-33.33%
Public order10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 offences84.8414.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.56133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.99-28.57%
Other crime21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.99200.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.99-45.45%
Drugs31.710.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.560.00%
Other theft23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 202411

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 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 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Congreve Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Tovey Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. St Peters Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Macaulay Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dryden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1