PL9 7AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL9 7AW

PL9 7AW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This PL9 7AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL9 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL9 7AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL9 7AW, encompassing approximately 2636 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL9 7AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downhorne Park with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Dean Cross Road with total crimes: 1

PL9 7AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences65.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In August 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 offences43.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.0325.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.93-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.90-42.86%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.97133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.66-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.6633.33%
Burglary11.520.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.72225.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 202413
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

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

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September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft 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 PL9 7AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Downhorne Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Dean Cross Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Princess Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Drake Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Radford Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1