PL7 2DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL7 2DX

PL7 2DX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population. This PL7 2DX 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 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL7 2DX, encompassing approximately 4054 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL7 2DX area, explore the PL7 2DX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL7 2DX area, visit the PL7 2DX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL7 2DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Magnolia Close with total crimes: 2
  • Beckford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Westfield with total crimes: 2

PL7 2DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.4528.57%
Public order32.220.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.95400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.23-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.21-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.44266.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.71100.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 202411
February 20243

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 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
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Magnolia Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beckford Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hemerdon Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. County Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Frome Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hillcrest Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Turbill Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waggon Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1