PL5 3NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3NG

PL5 3NG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3NG 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 3NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3NG, encompassing approximately 1846 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 3NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coverdale Place with total crimes: 4
  • Thackeray Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Boscastle Gardens with total crimes: 2

PL5 3NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.410.00%
Vehicle crime33.2550.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-75.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.25-63.64%
Other theft22.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1117.87450.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.96-60.87%
Anti-social behaviour34.8750.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.6276.92%
Anti-social behaviour212.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.24-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour57.0425.00%
Public order42.710.00%
Other crime32.17200.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.54-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.2847.06%
Anti-social behaviour413.54100.00%
Other theft42.17300.00%
Public order32.17200.00%
Drugs21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.080.00%
Vehicle crime29.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20249
June 202423
May 202413
April 202416
March 202425
February 202417

A total of 24 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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 202411
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coverdale Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thackeray Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Boscastle Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Congreve Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Dickens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burns Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Walton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Macaulay Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dryden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tintagel Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Drayton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Masefield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bede Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burrington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1