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

Overview of Crime in PL5 4ET

TAUNTON AVENUE, PL5 4ET, Plymouth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4ET 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 4ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4ET, encompassing approximately 3773 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 4ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taunton Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • St Chad Close with total crimes: 4
  • Monmouth Gardens with total crimes: 3

TAUNTON AVENUE, PL5 4ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.28-42.31%
Public order83.9860.00%
Other crime32.120.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.34100.00%
Public order56.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-40.00%
Drugs20.80-33.33%

In July 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 offences138.48-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.45-54.55%
Drugs31.33-50.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-60.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.52-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour115.30-21.43%
Drugs62.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.59150.00%
Possession of weapons31.3350.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.11-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour146.10600.00%
Drugs63.710.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.6664.71%
Criminal damage and arson57.42400.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.28-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour74.51-22.22%
Drugs51.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.890.00%
Public order22.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 202413
June 202420
May 202423
April 202428
March 202417
February 202426

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202411
May 202414
April 20242
March 20247
February 20249

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 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 4ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Taunton Avenue
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Chad Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Monmouth Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Milford Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hereford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Newcastle Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Norwich Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Northampton Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thompson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Brentford Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carbis Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lewes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Aylesbury Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1