MILTON CLOSE, PL5 3JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3JA

MILTON CLOSE, PL5 3JA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.82 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3JA 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 3JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3JA, encompassing approximately 3400 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 3JA 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: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

MILTON CLOSE, PL5 3JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.82375.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.59-8.33%
Shoplifting63.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-55.56%
Public order31.180.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.53350.00%
Shoplifting62.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-55.56%
Public order31.1850.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.4150.00%
Shoplifting32.65200.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Drugs30.88-25.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.53-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.65-53.85%
Drugs41.76300.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.29225.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.8244.44%
Other crime23.820.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.23-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson52.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47300.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Shoplifting20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-80.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2918.75%
Other theft55.5966.67%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.710.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 202413
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202415
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 202419
February 202416

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243

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

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Yeats Close
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 5. Crashaw Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crownhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kipling Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dumfries Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Old Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Butt Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tovey Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Rothesay Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bodmin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1