LANCASTER GARDENS, PL5 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4AB

LANCASTER GARDENS, PL5 4AB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.78 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4AB, encompassing approximately 1920 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 4AB area, explore the PL5 4AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

PL5 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Squirrel Close with total crimes: 7
  • Huntingdon Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

LANCASTER GARDENS, PL5 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.787.69%
Shoplifting67.2950.00%
Public order53.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6066.67%
Other theft42.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-50.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.1844.44%
Criminal damage and arson46.77-42.86%
Shoplifting42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08-62.50%
Drugs31.560.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.70-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour84.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson74.1616.67%
Shoplifting43.64300.00%
Public order22.08-33.33%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Other crime11.04-50.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.99-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour78.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6420.00%
Drugs33.12200.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Public order31.56-50.00%
Burglary31.56200.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.5141.18%
Anti-social behaviour712.49-12.50%
Public order63.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.120.00%
Other crime22.600.00%
Drugs11.04-66.67%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.1854.55%
Anti-social behaviour88.85100.00%
Drugs34.1650.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5822.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.73-20.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.690.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
March 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20249
June 202417
May 202424
April 202417
March 202411
February 20249

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Squirrel Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Huntingdon Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 4. St Chad Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chelmsford Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warwick Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Carlisle Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Ipswich Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dorchester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bodmin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Derby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trowbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Whitleigh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1