PL5 4LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4LA

PL5 4LA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4LA 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 4LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4LA, encompassing approximately 2593 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 4LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Northampton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Manby Gardens with total crimes: 2

PL5 4LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.630.00%
Other theft31.9350.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.47-37.50%
Other theft11.930.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.3150.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.78-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.47-60.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3342.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.8625.00%
Drugs21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

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

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September 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

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September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247

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

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September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

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September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

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August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 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.

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June 20241
May 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.

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May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 4LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norwich Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Northampton Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Manby Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coltishall Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lympne Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rochford Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1