BUNYAN CLOSE, PL5 3JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3JJ

BUNYAN CLOSE, PL5 3JJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.12 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3JJ 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 3JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3JJ, encompassing approximately 3966 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 3JJ area, explore the PL5 3JJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (425.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 3JJ 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

BUNYAN CLOSE, PL5 3JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.12425.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.29-33.33%
Shoplifting64.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.05300.00%
Shoplifting62.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.510.00%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Other theft30.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.32-40.00%
Other theft63.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5133.33%
Public order41.0133.33%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.0725.00%
Other theft35.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-78.57%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.60-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour144.03180.00%
Public order43.5333.33%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.08-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2633.33%
Public order31.0150.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.1038.89%
Drugs46.300.00%
Other theft41.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.330.00%
Public order44.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 202414
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202412
June 202420
May 202416
April 202417
March 202425
February 202418

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
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 3JJ 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. Byron Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Coverdale Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Thackeray Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Congreve Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 10. Butt Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Macaulay Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Drayton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Masefield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bede Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1