PL5 3RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3RS

PL5 3RS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.21 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3RS 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 3RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3RS, encompassing approximately 3367 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 3RS area, explore the PL5 3RS 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 (-47.37% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 3RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Foxtor Close with total crimes: 4
  • Cheriton Close with total crimes: 3

PL5 3RS 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.21-47.37%
Public order52.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4850.00%
Shoplifting30.8950.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9918.75%
Burglary35.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-81.82%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.590.00%
Drugs20.59-71.43%
Public order20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.6645.45%
Anti-social behaviour114.7537.50%
Drugs73.27133.33%
Vehicle crime42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.80-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.3866.67%
Drugs31.48200.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In May 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 offences1510.10-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour64.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-40.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.75-25.00%
Public order51.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48150.00%
Shoplifting21.48-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.9433.33%
Other theft32.380.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 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 offences158.611400.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.450.00%
Shoplifting31.780.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
March 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202416
June 202411
May 202415
April 202416
March 202420
February 202415
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
June 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 3RS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Foxtor Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cheriton Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Haytor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Crownhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Butt Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Powis Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Boxhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Guy Miles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Carbis Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lamerton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Kenn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Modbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marldon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1