PL5 3RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3RT

PL5 3RT, Plymouth has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3RT 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 3RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3RT, encompassing approximately 3607 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL5 3RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxtor Close with total crimes: 4
  • Cheriton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Blackthorn Close with total crimes: 2

PL5 3RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.93-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson33.33200.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5921.43%
Burglary34.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-70.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Drugs10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.53-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.8866.67%
Vehicle crime42.770.00%
Drugs41.11300.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%

In June 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 offences158.327.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.880.00%
Drugs31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-40.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.76-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66150.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

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 offences2010.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.5460.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.821100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other theft20.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202414
June 202415
May 202414
April 202414
March 202420
February 202412
January 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 6 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

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
June 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foxtor Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cheriton Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Anzac Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Haytor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ashridge Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Boxhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Guy Miles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Coombe Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wanstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kedlestone Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Lamerton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Kenn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Modbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marldon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1