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

Overview of Crime in PL5 4ES

TAUNTON AVENUE, PL5 4ES, Plymouth has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4ES 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 4ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4ES, encompassing approximately 3585 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL5 4ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milford Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hereford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Newcastle Gardens with total crimes: 3

TAUNTON AVENUE, PL5 4ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.86-31.25%
Public order43.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5360.00%
Public order54.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Other theft10.56-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.69-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour32.79-62.50%
Other theft30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Other crime20.56100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.768.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Drugs30.8450.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 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 offences128.65-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour73.35250.00%
Drugs21.95100.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.9357.14%
Criminal damage and arson26.140.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-71.43%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.09-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour73.9116.67%
Drugs51.95400.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202410
June 202413
May 202412
April 202422
March 202414
February 202419

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 4ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Milford Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hereford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Newcastle Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Norwich Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Northampton Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thompson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brentford Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carbis Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Aylesbury Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1