GALSWORTHY CLOSE, PL5 3JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3JN

GALSWORTHY CLOSE, PL5 3JN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.52 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3JN 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 3JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3JN, encompassing approximately 4073 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL5 3JN 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

GALSWORTHY CLOSE, PL5 3JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.5264.29%
Criminal damage and arson85.65300.00%
Shoplifting61.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47-20.00%
Public order30.98-25.00%
Other theft20.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.59-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.44150.00%
Other theft51.2366.67%
Public order41.2333.33%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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 offences207.8617.65%
Other theft34.9150.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-86.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.05-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour154.17150.00%
Public order43.6833.33%
Other crime30.98200.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.31-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4733.33%
Public order30.9850.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
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 offences2511.5425.00%
Drugs46.140.00%
Other theft40.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.570.00%
Public order44.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202414
June 202420
May 202417
April 202419
March 202425
February 202420

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 202415
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 3JN 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. Defoe Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Protector Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coverdale Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thackeray Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Warton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cobbett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boswell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ballad Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bulwark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Macaulay Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conrad Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Vanguard Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Congreve Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tyndale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1