PL6 8AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 8AX

PL6 8AX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.31 per 1,000 population. This PL6 8AX 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 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 8AX, encompassing approximately 1361 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 8AX 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 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.3160.00%
Other theft517.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.670.00%
Public order23.67100.00%
Shoplifting21.47-71.43%
Drugs21.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.70-34.78%
Shoplifting711.0275.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.67200.00%
Drugs22.200.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Public order10.73-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.5821.05%
Public order516.890.00%
Shoplifting43.67-33.33%
Other theft32.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-66.67%
Drugs21.470.00%
Theft from the person21.47100.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1933.78-42.42%
Anti-social behaviour613.95100.00%
Shoplifting64.410.00%
Public order54.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.67300.00%
Other theft32.940.00%
Drugs22.20100.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3333.0573.68%
Other theft324.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-40.00%
Public order32.20-50.00%
Other crime12.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-85.71%
Drugs10.73-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.6611.76%
Criminal damage and arson713.95133.33%
Public order65.14500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.4166.67%
Shoplifting53.67400.00%
Burglary33.67200.00%
Other theft32.2050.00%
Drugs32.20200.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%

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 offences1722.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Other theft22.20-60.00%
Shoplifting11.47-66.67%
Public order10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.910.00%
Other theft512.490.00%
Shoplifting33.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Drugs22.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202423
June 202419
May 202433
April 202419
March 202417
February 202417

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
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 2 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
February 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 8AX 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. Jetstream Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Roborough Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Delgany Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Franklyns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1