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

Overview of Crime in PL5 4HT

TAUNTON AVENUE, PL5 4HT, Plymouth has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4HT 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 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4HT, encompassing approximately 3030 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taunton Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Monmouth Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Milford Lane with total crimes: 3

TAUNTON AVENUE, PL5 4HT 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.57-40.91%
Public order74.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.2283.33%
Public order47.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-25.00%
Drugs20.99-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.24-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour43.96-42.86%
Drugs31.32-25.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.875.56%
Anti-social behaviour76.27-12.50%
Drugs42.31-33.33%
Public order31.32200.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.53-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour85.94300.00%
Drugs62.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-50.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In April 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 offences2311.55130.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.590.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.92-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.30-25.00%
Drugs41.98300.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.920.00%
Vehicle crime22.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202412
June 202419
May 202418
April 202423
March 202410
February 202424

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
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 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20248

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 5 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
March 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 4HT postcode area is presented below.

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