PL6 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 8BY

PL6 8BY, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.20 per 1,000 population. This PL6 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 8BY, encompassing approximately 1088 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 1
  • Arnside Close with total crimes: 1

PL6 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.2037.50%
Anti-social behaviour310.10-25.00%
Drugs22.760.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.53-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour47.35300.00%
Drugs23.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.887.69%
Public order212.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Theft from the person21.84100.00%
Bicycle theft11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.96-45.83%
Public order411.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Drugs21.84100.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.2271.43%
Public order322.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-50.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Drugs11.84-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.31-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour412.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.6733.33%
Public order43.670.00%
Drugs33.67200.00%
Other crime12.760.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Other crime12.760.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Drugs10.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.780.00%
Drugs22.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.840.00%
Theft from the person21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202414
June 202413
May 202424
April 202414
March 202415
February 202415

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241

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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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.

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September 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

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.

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July 20242
June 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Arnside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dockray Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Combley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1