PL5 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4EF

PL5 4EF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4EF, encompassing approximately 3088 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL5 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huntingdon Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Taunton Avenue with total crimes: 6

PL5 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1012.95233.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.24-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.24100.00%
Shoplifting61.9450.00%
Other theft41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.90140.00%
Drugs57.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-42.86%
Shoplifting41.30-20.00%
Public order31.300.00%
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 offences1013.60-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour83.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.590.00%
Shoplifting52.27150.00%
Drugs41.62-50.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.11-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour86.15-33.33%
Drugs82.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5975.00%
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 crime10.65-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.3671.43%
Public order63.8950.00%
Other crime41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
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 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9523.08%
Anti-social behaviour75.1875.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2733.33%
Public order41.3033.33%
Drugs31.3050.00%
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 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.01-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour44.21-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
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 offences1610.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.180.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202424
July 202410
June 202419
May 202432
April 202416
March 202413
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20242
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 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 4EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Huntingdon Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Taunton Avenue
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Chad Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chelmsford Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Monmouth Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carlisle Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Ipswich Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carbis Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bodmin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Derby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trowbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Whitleigh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lewes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1