BIRKBECK CLOSE, PL7 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL7 4BW

BIRKBECK CLOSE, PL7 4BW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.54 per 1,000 population. This PL7 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL7 4BW, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

PL7 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayhew Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Lucas Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Boringdon Hill with total crimes: 1

BIRKBECK CLOSE, PL7 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.54-33.33%
Burglary10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In August 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 offences33.81-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-33.33%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.270.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In May 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 behaviour22.54-33.33%
Public order20.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Public order11.270.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-25.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%

Crime by Type

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

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A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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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.

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

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

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A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 PL7 4BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mayhew Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Lucas Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Boringdon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Elford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newnham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Strode Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1