PL9 7YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL9 7YJ

PL9 7YJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population. This PL9 7YJ 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 7YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL9 7YJ, encompassing approximately 1953 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL9 7YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Ronsdale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

PL9 7YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.2683.33%
Other theft45.63300.00%
Drugs32.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-50.00%
Other theft11.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.7050.00%
Shoplifting43.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0533.33%
Other theft22.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In June 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 offences45.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.0550.00%
Shoplifting21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs38.70200.00%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-60.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.02-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.70-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.56-28.57%
Shoplifting22.560.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.29133.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.58600.00%
Other theft33.580.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft3
  • 2. Ronsdale Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pleasure Hill Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Dean Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower Saltram
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Yacht Haven Quay
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Breakwater Road
    Total1
    Drugs1