PL5 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4AL

PL5 4AL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4AL 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 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4AL, encompassing approximately 3844 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 4AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taunton Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • St Chad Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chelmsford Place with total crimes: 3

PL5 4AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.10-32.00%
Public order104.4266.67%
Other theft32.600.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.9278.57%
Public order66.50500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.64-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-33.33%
Other theft31.040.00%
Drugs20.78-66.67%
Other crime20.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.31-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.46-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.86200.00%
Drugs61.560.00%
Burglary41.56100.00%
Possession of weapons31.0450.00%
Public order20.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.65-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour146.50600.00%
Drugs63.640.00%
Public order61.5650.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.7161.11%
Criminal damage and arson57.54400.00%
Public order41.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-80.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.88-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour104.6811.11%
Drugs22.600.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.580.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 202414
June 202421
May 202425
April 202429
March 202418
February 202433

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 202411
May 202414
April 20242
March 202410
February 20249

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Taunton Avenue
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Chad Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chelmsford Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Monmouth Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hereford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Newcastle Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Norwich Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Thompson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Brentford Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Carbis Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lamerton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Modbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marldon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whitleigh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lewes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1