PL5 4BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4BH

PL5 4BH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4BH 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 4BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4BH, encompassing approximately 3085 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-60.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

PL5 4BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huntingdon Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • St Chad Close with total crimes: 4

PL5 4BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences911.99-60.87%
Anti-social behaviour82.92166.67%
Public order72.59133.33%
Shoplifting62.2750.00%
Other theft41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.58130.00%
Drugs57.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-33.33%
Shoplifting41.30-20.00%
Public order31.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-62.50%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.96-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour83.2414.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.59-14.29%
Shoplifting51.94150.00%
Drugs41.62-50.00%
Public order21.30-33.33%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.80-36.67%
Drugs86.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.59-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2775.00%
Other theft42.27300.00%
Public order31.30-50.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Other crime10.65-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.7476.47%
Anti-social behaviour109.7225.00%
Public order63.2450.00%
Other crime51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-20.00%
Drugs41.3033.33%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 offences1713.9413.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.51166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.59150.00%
Public order41.62100.00%
Drugs31.30200.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.37-6.25%
Other theft34.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-57.14%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.190.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202423
July 202410
June 202419
May 202430
April 202417
March 202415
February 202416

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 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
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Huntingdon Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 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. Crownhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Carlisle Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Ipswich Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Carbis Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bodmin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Derby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trowbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Whitleigh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lewes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1