DICKENS ROAD, PL5 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3LH

DICKENS ROAD, PL5 3LH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3LH, encompassing approximately 3235 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL5 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Byron Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Coverdale Place with total crimes: 4

DICKENS ROAD, PL5 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.36-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.56350.00%
Public order32.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.1390.91%
Criminal damage and arson46.49-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Other theft20.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.89-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson93.400.00%
Other theft42.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.4945.45%
Public order24.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.58-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour73.4075.00%
Other crime42.16100.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.56300.00%
Other crime21.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.7460.00%
Other crime37.420.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.420.00%
Vehicle crime44.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202411
June 202416
May 202411
April 202418
March 202424
February 202415

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Byron Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Coverdale Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stowe Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thackeray Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Congreve Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 8. Harewood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Garrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Drayton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Masefield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bede Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burrington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Montacute Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Powis Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1