PL6 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 5AF

PL6 5AF, Plymouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.70 per 1,000 population. This PL6 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 5AF, encompassing approximately 553 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Honeyford Close with total crimes: 2

PL6 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2268.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour539.7725.00%
Other theft39.040.00%
Drugs25.420.00%
Burglary13.620.00%
Public order11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Shoplifting11.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1143.39-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour419.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.23200.00%
Drugs25.420.00%
Burglary13.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Public order11.81-80.00%
Shoplifting11.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1963.2718.75%
Public order534.350.00%
Other theft39.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.42-60.00%
Drugs23.620.00%
Theft from the person23.62100.00%
Bicycle theft13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1661.47-48.39%
Anti-social behaviour528.9266.67%
Public order59.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson49.04300.00%
Drugs27.23100.00%
Other theft13.62-66.67%
Theft from the person11.810.00%

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 offences3177.7482.35%
Other theft356.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.42-25.00%
Public order35.42-40.00%
Other crime15.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-83.33%
Drugs11.81-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1775.9313.33%
Criminal damage and arson630.73100.00%
Public order510.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.0433.33%
Drugs37.23200.00%
Other theft25.420.00%
Other crime23.620.00%
Shoplifting23.620.00%
Possession of weapons13.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1545.20-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson327.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.420.00%
Public order15.420.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Drugs11.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.81-50.00%

In February 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 offences1757.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.730.00%
Other theft35.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.420.00%
Drugs25.420.00%
Possession of weapons23.620.00%
Theft from the person23.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 202419
June 202416
May 202431
April 202417
March 202415
February 202417

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 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 5AF 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. Honeyford Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bracken Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Franklyns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1