SOUTHWAY DRIVE, PL6 6SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 6SL

SOUTHWAY DRIVE, PL6 6SL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population. This PL6 6SL 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 6SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 6SL, encompassing approximately 2832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 6SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hendwell Close with total crimes: 5
  • Middlefield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bampfylde Way with total crimes: 2

SOUTHWAY DRIVE, PL6 6SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.65-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7110.00%
Public order33.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.53350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.18-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 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 offences53.88-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.59-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.82-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 202412

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL6 6SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hendwell Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Middlefield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bampfylde Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rolston Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Agatha Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Frontfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Copleston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foxwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1