PL6 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 8AY

PL6 8AY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 221.88 per 1,000 population. This PL6 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 8AY, encompassing approximately 117 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL6 8AY area, explore the PL6 8AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PL6 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Appleton Tor Close with total crimes: 2

PL6 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13221.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences4110.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour434.14-20.00%
Public order434.14300.00%
Other theft134.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour576.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson342.67200.00%
Public order125.600.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting485.34-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.070.00%
Other theft18.53-75.00%
Public order18.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10196.2811.11%
Anti-social behaviour485.34-50.00%
Other theft434.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences234.140.00%
Public order117.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime18.530.00%
Burglary18.530.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9213.35-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour876.80100.00%
Other theft368.27-80.00%
Public order225.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.07-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson117.070.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15358.42-31.82%
Shoplifting10128.0142.86%
Violence and sexual offences785.34250.00%
Anti-social behaviour459.74-20.00%
Other crime234.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.070.00%
Burglary18.530.00%
Drugs18.530.00%
Public order18.530.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22307.22144.44%
Shoplifting7187.75-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour559.7425.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.670.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15247.480.00%
Other theft9128.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour476.800.00%
Public order134.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 202415
March 202422
February 20249

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 202415

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL6 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Appleton Tor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longbridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Marsh Mills Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parkway Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marsh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Modwen Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1