PL6 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 8LW

PL6 8LW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.00 per 1,000 population. This PL6 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 8LW, encompassing approximately 812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 8LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Longbridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Marsh Mills Park with total crimes: 2

PL6 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting516.000.00%
Public order36.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.690.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.850.00%
Shoplifting23.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.46-33.33%
Public order12.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.69-40.00%
Shoplifting23.69-33.33%
Burglary22.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.39150.00%
Shoplifting36.1650.00%
Public order13.690.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.92-50.00%
Other crime22.460.00%
Shoplifting22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other theft11.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.0833.33%
Other theft44.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.92-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.850.00%
Shoplifting23.690.00%
Other theft22.460.00%
Public order12.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

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 8LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Longbridge Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Marsh Mills Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parkway Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Modwen Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Plym Valley Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1