PL6 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 5LG

PL6 5LG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.25 per 1,000 population. This PL6 5LG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL6 postcode area, which has experienced 238 crimes and a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL6 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 5LG, encompassing approximately 2669 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miles Mitchell Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Bowden Park Road with total crimes: 1

PL6 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.25-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7411.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.750.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.370.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.6266.67%
Burglary11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.250.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Miles Mitchell Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bowden Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1