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

Overview of Crime in PL5 3JS

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, PL5 3JS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.86 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3JS, encompassing approximately 3677 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (666.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 3JS 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

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, PL5 3JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.86666.67%
Violence and sexual offences166.25-38.46%
Shoplifting64.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.63-14.29%
Other theft51.6325.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.5085.71%
Criminal damage and arson77.07250.00%
Shoplifting61.90200.00%
Other theft41.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.52-17.65%
Other theft63.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6325.00%
Public order31.3650.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.6141.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.62-73.33%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.51114.29%
Violence and sexual offences124.08-33.33%
Public order53.2666.67%
Other crime31.3650.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-77.78%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.05-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson94.89350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.4540.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.6091.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.2525.00%
Other theft41.36100.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Shoplifting20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.240.00%
Public order43.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 202415
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244

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 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 202414
June 202417
May 202412
April 202418
March 202423
February 202412

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 3JS 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. Stowe Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    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. Harewood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crownhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
  • 22. Montacute Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Ashridge Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Powis Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Boxhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Guy Miles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1