HOWARD ROAD, PL9 7DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL9 7DS

HOWARD ROAD, PL9 7DS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This PL9 7DS 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 7DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL9 7DS, encompassing approximately 2340 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL9 7DS area, explore the PL9 7DS 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL9 7DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Murhill Lane with total crimes: 1

HOWARD ROAD, PL9 7DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.56-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.26-22.22%
Shoplifting42.99100.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2628.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.85300.00%
Shoplifting21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8440.00%
Other theft32.990.00%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-83.33%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.56-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.96175.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.70100.00%
Other theft32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.980.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20244

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243

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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 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.

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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.

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May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 7DS 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. Murhill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broxton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pomphlett Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Home Farm Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Longlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1