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

Overview of Crime in PL5 3LH

DICKENS ROAD, PL5 3LH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL5 postcode area, which has experienced 380 crimes and a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burrington Way with total crimes: 10
  • Dickiemoor Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Sonnet Close with total crimes: 3

DICKENS ROAD, PL5 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 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 6 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Burrington Way
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sonnet Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coverdale Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Chaucer Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Romney Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bunyan Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Defoe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ballad Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Masefield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Harewood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Powis Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Farm Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1