BEDFORD ROAD, PL9 7DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL9 7DA

BEDFORD ROAD, PL9 7DA, Plymouth has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population. This PL9 7DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL9 postcode area, which has experienced 103 crimes and a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL9 7DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL9 7DA, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL9 7DA area, explore the PL9 7DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

PL9 7DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Broxton Drive with total crimes: 1

BEDFORD ROAD, PL9 7DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.04166.67%
Shoplifting43.39100.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.50-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.12-62.50%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.2760.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.39-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson53.3925.00%
Other theft32.12200.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.85-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.2757.14%
Violence and sexual offences54.65-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.12100.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.2780.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.81133.33%
Other theft32.96-25.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.190.00%
Other theft42.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL9 7DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broxton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pomphlett Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Howard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Home Farm Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1