PL6 8LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 8LE

PL6 8LE, Plymouth has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 population. This PL6 8LE 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 8LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 8LE, encompassing approximately 2342 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 8LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thetford Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Bircham View with total crimes: 3
  • Erlstoke Close with total crimes: 2

PL6 8LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4050.00%
Drugs32.5650.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.2733.33%
Drugs21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.560.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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A total of 6 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.

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A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

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

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A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thetford Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bircham View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Erlstoke Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Baydon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1