PL6 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 8LS

PL6 8LS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 260.21 per 1,000 population. This PL6 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 8LS, encompassing approximately 69 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL6 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Longbridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Marsh Mills Park with total crimes: 2

PL6 8LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10260.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour3144.56-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences243.37100.00%
Public order228.91100.00%
Other theft128.910.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9202.39350.00%
Criminal damage and arson3130.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.370.00%
Public order114.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2101.19-33.33%
Public order228.910.00%
Shoplifting228.91-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences128.91-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12375.8650.00%
Other theft4173.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour357.82-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences343.3750.00%
Drugs143.370.00%
Other crime114.460.00%
Vehicle crime114.460.00%
Burglary114.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8361.4014.29%
Shoplifting8115.65-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson3115.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.37-50.00%
Public order228.910.00%
Drugs128.910.00%
Other theft114.46-93.75%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16607.16-20.00%
Shoplifting11231.3037.50%
Anti-social behaviour7159.02600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4101.19300.00%
Other crime257.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.910.00%
Burglary114.460.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20462.59100.00%
Shoplifting8289.12-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson1115.65-50.00%
Public order114.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.46-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15477.050.00%
Other theft10216.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour3144.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson243.370.00%
Vehicle crime128.910.00%
Other crime114.460.00%
Public order114.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 202416
March 202420
February 202410

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
February 202415

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 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
February 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Longbridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Marsh Mills Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Marsh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1