WHITLEIGH GREEN, PL5 4DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4DD

WHITLEIGH GREEN, PL5 4DD, Plymouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4DD 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 4DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4DD, encompassing approximately 3325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-55.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 4DD 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

WHITLEIGH GREEN, PL5 4DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.13-55.17%
Public order103.91233.33%
Shoplifting63.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-50.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.34107.14%
Criminal damage and arson48.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-55.56%
Drugs41.20100.00%
Shoplifting41.200.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.71-28.57%
Shoplifting41.50300.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Drugs20.60-66.67%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.03-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson76.3175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.10-45.45%
Drugs61.8020.00%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Other crime10.60-66.67%
Public order10.30-83.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.5420.83%
Anti-social behaviour118.72120.00%
Public order63.3150.00%
Drugs51.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-20.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 offences2414.1384.62%
Criminal damage and arson57.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.500.00%
Public order41.50100.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.91-37.50%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.820.00%
Public order42.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202429
July 202414
June 202421
May 202429
April 202424
March 202413
February 202426

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 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 20244

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 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 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 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
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 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 4DD 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. Ipswich Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brentford Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Carbis Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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
  • 15. Lewes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1