IPSWICH CLOSE, PL5 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4BW

IPSWICH CLOSE, PL5 4BW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4BW, encompassing approximately 2882 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 4BW 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

IPSWICH CLOSE, PL5 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.14-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour74.16250.00%
Shoplifting62.4350.00%
Public order52.08150.00%
Other theft31.7350.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4585.71%
Drugs44.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-42.86%
Shoplifting41.39-20.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-71.43%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.43-61.11%
Shoplifting52.43150.00%
Drugs31.73-50.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.2540.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.43-30.00%
Drugs62.43500.00%
Other theft42.08300.00%
Public order31.39-57.14%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Shoplifting21.04100.00%
Other crime20.69-50.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.3725.00%
Public order73.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.43400.00%
Other crime41.730.00%
Drugs11.39-66.67%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.4938.46%
Anti-social behaviour86.25100.00%
Drugs32.78200.00%
Other theft21.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.450.00%
Other theft44.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.510.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20247
June 202418
May 202427
April 202418
March 202413
February 202413

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20241
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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
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

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 4BW 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. Warwick Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Carlisle Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Ipswich Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rothesay Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dorchester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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