PL5 3PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3PX

PL5 3PX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3PX 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 3PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3PX, encompassing approximately 4038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PL5 3PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tamar Way with total crimes: 6
  • Stowe Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Foxtor Close with total crimes: 4

PL5 3PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.66-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9666.67%
Public order41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Other theft40.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6531.58%
Criminal damage and arson46.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-66.67%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.8935.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.7028.57%
Vehicle crime52.230.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Drugs40.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.68-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4716.67%
Public order21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.9111.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-40.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49150.00%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.4333.33%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.921900.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.950.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 202419
June 202414
May 202420
April 202418
March 202430
February 202420
January 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tamar Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Stowe Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Foxtor Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cheriton Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harewood Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Haytor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Butt Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Montacute Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ashridge Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Powis Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Boxhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Guy Miles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Coombe Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wanstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Lamerton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Kenn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Modbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marldon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1