TAUNTON AVENUE, PL5 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4EL

TAUNTON AVENUE, PL5 4EL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.04 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4EL, encompassing approximately 2593 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 4EL area, explore the PL5 4EL 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 (-43.48% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 4EL 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

TAUNTON AVENUE, PL5 4EL 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.04-43.48%
Public order95.01350.00%
Shoplifting63.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3166.67%
Other theft21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.5891.67%
Criminal damage and arson48.87-33.33%
Drugs41.54300.00%
Shoplifting41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-57.14%
Public order21.16100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In July 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 offences1213.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7020.00%
Shoplifting42.31300.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.58-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson56.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.93-50.00%
Drugs41.93-20.00%
Public order31.54-50.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.3736.84%
Anti-social behaviour1010.03100.00%
Public order63.86200.00%
Drugs52.31150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9333.33%
Other crime21.540.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2758.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.9350.00%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Public order20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.03-29.41%
Other theft34.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 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 offences1713.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.560.00%
Public order43.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 202412
June 202418
May 202426
April 202419
March 202412
February 202417

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
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 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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 4EL 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. 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. Derby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trowbridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Whitleigh Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lewes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1