DAVID CLOSE, PL7 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL7 2BQ

DAVID CLOSE, PL7 2BQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This PL7 2BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL7 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL7 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL7 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2384 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL7 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelwood Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Stoggy Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Westfield with total crimes: 2

DAVID CLOSE, PL7 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.45400.00%
Public order14.190.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-66.67%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.52300.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.94-50.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4514.29%
Other theft23.360.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Public order10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL7 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chelwood Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Stoggy Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Torridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Moorland Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newnham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Strode Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Hemerdon Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1