DEFOE CLOSE, PL5 3LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3LL

DEFOE CLOSE, PL5 3LL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3LL 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 3LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3LL, encompassing approximately 3571 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 3LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Byron Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Coverdale Place with total crimes: 4

DEFOE CLOSE, PL5 3LL 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.76-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.04400.00%
Public order32.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.0881.82%
Criminal damage and arson45.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.72-35.29%
Other theft43.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.7254.55%
Public order24.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-92.86%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.64180.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.92-38.89%
Other crime43.08300.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.24-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.5237.50%
Drugs36.160.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.560.00%
Vehicle crime44.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202411
June 202417
May 202411
April 202418
March 202422
February 202416

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 202414
April 20245
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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 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
February 20244

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
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 3LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Thackeray Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Congreve Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 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. Macaulay Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dryden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Drayton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Masefield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bede Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Powis Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1