WALTON CRESCENT, PL5 3HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3HR

WALTON CRESCENT, PL5 3HR, Plymouth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.67 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3HR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL5 postcode area, which has experienced 411 crimes and a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL5 3HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3HR, encompassing approximately 3516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 3HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byron Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Boscastle Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Defoe Close with total crimes: 3

WALTON CRESCENT, PL5 3HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.67110.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.9733.33%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.82-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-75.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.4160.00%
Other crime32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.1266.67%
Drugs11.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.0960.00%
Public order46.82100.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.390.00%
Vehicle crime34.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202410
June 202418
May 202412
April 202418
March 202424
February 202415

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Byron Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Boscastle Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Defoe Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Protector Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coverdale Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thackeray Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Garrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ballad Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Aberdeen Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bulwark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Peters Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Macaulay Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Conrad Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Vanguard Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Congreve Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tyndale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1