PL6 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 8BG

PL6 8BG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.88 per 1,000 population. This PL6 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 8BG, encompassing approximately 1029 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 8BG 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 8BG 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 offences2237.8869.23%
Anti-social behaviour521.370.00%
Other theft44.860.00%
Drugs23.890.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.22-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.8650.00%
Drugs22.910.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Public order10.97-80.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2036.9117.65%
Public order519.430.00%
Other theft34.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.91-50.00%
Drugs21.94-33.33%
Theft from the person21.94100.00%
Bicycle theft11.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1734.97-48.48%
Public order516.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.89300.00%
Drugs33.89200.00%
Other theft12.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

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 offences3343.7194.12%
Other theft332.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.91-40.00%
Public order32.91-57.14%
Other crime12.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-83.33%
Drugs10.97-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1745.6513.33%
Public order716.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.8366.67%
Burglary34.86200.00%
Drugs32.91200.00%
Other crime22.910.00%
Shoplifting21.940.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.25-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson414.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Public order12.910.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.97-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.480.00%
Other theft32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.910.00%
Drugs22.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.940.00%
Theft from the person21.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%

Crime by Type

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202420
June 202417
May 202433
April 202417
March 202415
February 202418

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
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 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 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 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 8BG 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. Jetstream Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Delgany Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1