SHREWSBURY ROAD, PL5 4EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4EU

SHREWSBURY ROAD, PL5 4EU, Plymouth has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4EU 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 4EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4EU, encompassing approximately 3713 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL5 4EU 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

SHREWSBURY ROAD, PL5 4EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.04-34.62%
Public order94.5850.00%
Shoplifting62.4250.00%
Other theft31.62200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.1985.71%
Public order67.00500.00%
Drugs41.6233.33%
Shoplifting41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other theft10.81-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.04-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.77-22.22%
Other theft51.880.00%
Shoplifting41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-50.00%
Drugs30.81-50.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.89-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour96.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.42100.00%
Drugs61.620.00%
Public order41.62-42.86%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Possession of weapons31.0850.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.587.69%
Anti-social behaviour127.54200.00%
Public order73.2375.00%
Drugs61.88500.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-40.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.6562.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.00150.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-42.86%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 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 offences169.96-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.31-12.50%
Drugs31.88200.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.540.00%
Public order32.150.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
July 202414
June 202424
May 202428
April 202426
March 202416
February 202428

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 202412
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242

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 4EU 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. Hereford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Newcastle Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Norwich Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. 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
  • 16. Aylesbury Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1