PL5 4AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4AN

PL5 4AN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4AN 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 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4AN, encompassing approximately 3839 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 4AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Taunton Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • St Chad Close with total crimes: 4

PL5 4AN 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 offences1710.16-37.04%
Public order104.43233.33%
Shoplifting62.6050.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
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 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.5058.82%
Drugs47.03100.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.16-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour64.43-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-33.33%
Shoplifting41.04100.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Drugs20.78-66.67%
Public order10.520.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.28-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour75.47-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.82100.00%
Drugs61.5620.00%
Burglary41.56100.00%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.1512.50%
Anti-social behaviour117.03450.00%
Public order62.8650.00%
Drugs51.560.00%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-40.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.25150.00%
Public order41.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-66.67%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.69-14.29%
Other theft41.56300.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.982900.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.810.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202427
July 202417
June 202421
May 202427
April 202424
March 202418
February 202430
January 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 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 20243
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 4AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Taunton Avenue
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Chad Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Chelmsford Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Monmouth Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newcastle Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Thompson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Haytor Close
    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. Kenn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Modbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marldon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whitleigh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lewes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1