SHAKESPEARE ROAD, PL5 3JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3JF

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, PL5 3JF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3JF 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 3JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3JF, encompassing approximately 3682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL5 3JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yeats Close with total crimes: 8
  • Byron Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, PL5 3JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.1326.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.16500.00%
Shoplifting61.63100.00%
Public order31.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-50.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0536.36%
Anti-social behaviour64.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.63200.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.60-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour42.99-71.43%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.05250.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.808.33%
Other crime23.530.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.42-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson53.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36300.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7813.33%
Other theft54.6266.67%
Drugs31.360.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.420.00%
Other theft34.070.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202415
June 202411
May 202413
April 202412
March 202417
February 202415

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 202414
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Yeats Close
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Byron Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Betjeman Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Protector Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Echo Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ballad Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Aberdeen Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bulwark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vanguard Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Congreve Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1