OLD WOODLANDS ROAD, PL5 3SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3SY

OLD WOODLANDS ROAD, PL5 3SY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.23 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3SY 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 3SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3SY, encompassing approximately 3086 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 3SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yeats Close with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

OLD WOODLANDS ROAD, PL5 3SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.23500.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.83-30.77%
Shoplifting62.920.00%
Public order51.9466.67%
Other theft41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.28-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.2180.00%
Shoplifting62.92100.00%
Public order31.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-66.67%
Other theft30.97-25.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.86125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9266.67%
Other theft41.62-33.33%
Shoplifting31.30200.00%
Drugs30.97-40.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.64-21.05%
Other theft64.86500.00%
Drugs51.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.5826.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.1685.71%
Other crime34.210.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.86600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.27150.00%
Public order31.62200.00%
Shoplifting20.97-50.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0250.00%
Other theft54.86150.00%
Shoplifting41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.780.00%
Public order33.240.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 202413
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415
June 202415
May 202419
April 202415
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Yeats Close
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Crashaw Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Chelmsford Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crownhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Warwick Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Carlisle Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Ipswich Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dumfries Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Old Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Butt Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Garrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rothesay Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bodmin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Derby Road
    Total1
    Public order1