PL6 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 5AB

PL6 5AB, Plymouth has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.62 per 1,000 population. This PL6 5AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL6 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL6 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 5AB, encompassing approximately 699 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL6 5AB area, explore the PL6 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Glade Close with total crimes: 3

PL6 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2358.6276.92%
Anti-social behaviour532.890.00%
Other theft37.150.00%
Public order24.29100.00%
Shoplifting22.86-71.43%
Drugs22.860.00%
Burglary12.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1347.19-38.10%
Shoplifting718.5975.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.15200.00%
Drugs24.290.00%
Burglary12.860.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Public order11.43-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2158.6216.67%
Public order530.030.00%
Shoplifting47.15-33.33%
Other theft35.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.29-66.67%
Drugs22.860.00%
Theft from the person22.86100.00%
Bicycle theft12.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1864.34-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour625.74100.00%
Shoplifting68.580.00%
Public order58.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.15300.00%
Other theft35.720.00%
Drugs24.29100.00%
Theft from the person12.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3161.4872.22%
Other theft344.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.29-40.00%
Public order34.29-40.00%
Other crime14.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-83.33%
Drugs11.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1868.635.88%
Criminal damage and arson625.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.5866.67%
Shoplifting57.15400.00%
Public order57.15400.00%
Other theft37.1550.00%
Drugs34.29200.00%
Other crime24.290.00%
Possession of weapons12.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1742.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson324.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.290.00%
Other theft24.29-50.00%
Shoplifting12.86-66.67%
Public order11.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Drugs11.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1751.470.00%
Other theft424.310.00%
Shoplifting35.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.290.00%
Drugs24.290.00%
Possession of weapons22.860.00%
Theft from the person22.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202421
June 202418
May 202431
April 202418
March 202417
February 202417

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL6 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Glade Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Honeyford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bracken Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Franklyns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1