PL9 7AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL9 7AX

PL9 7AX, Plymouth has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This PL9 7AX 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 7AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL9 7AX, encompassing approximately 2664 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 7AX 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
  • Easterdown Close with total crimes: 2

PL9 7AX 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 offences65.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25200.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.50200.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.380.00%
Other crime22.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.25-14.29%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.88-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences62.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2533.33%
Public order31.5050.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

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 behaviour138.63333.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In March 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 offences44.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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 offences64.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 202413
March 20243
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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL9 7AX 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. Easterdown Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dean Cross Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Princess Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Drake Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1