MELVILLE ROAD, PL2 1PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 1PL

MELVILLE ROAD, PL2 1PL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This PL2 1PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL2 postcode area, which has experienced 292 crimes and a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL2 1PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 1PL, encompassing approximately 6305 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 1PL area, explore the PL2 1PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PL2 1PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Kempe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 5

MELVILLE ROAD, PL2 1PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.7813.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.39-20.00%
Shoplifting61.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9566.67%
Public order30.79-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Other theft10.32-83.33%
Drugs10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.7457.89%
Anti-social behaviour154.76-11.76%
Shoplifting82.38-11.11%
Public order71.2740.00%
Other theft61.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.16-83.33%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.89-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.0121.43%
Shoplifting92.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.43300.00%
Other crime61.27200.00%
Public order50.95150.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.63-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour143.9627.27%
Shoplifting122.22200.00%
Other theft41.90-20.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary20.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-33.33%
Other crime20.32-33.33%
Public order20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.3177.78%
Anti-social behaviour115.0783.33%
Other theft51.74-16.67%
Shoplifting40.7933.33%
Other crime30.630.00%
Burglary30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.77-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour62.85-40.00%
Other theft60.9550.00%
Drugs50.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.790.00%
Public order30.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Shoplifting30.48-62.50%
Burglary10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.4231.82%
Anti-social behaviour104.6066.67%
Public order91.59125.00%
Shoplifting81.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-55.56%
Other theft40.63300.00%
Other crime30.6350.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.490.00%
Vehicle crime61.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.950.00%
Shoplifting60.950.00%
Public order40.950.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
July 202419
June 202425
May 202432
April 202418
March 202429
February 202422

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202417
June 202414
May 202411
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20246

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 1PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kempe Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clyde Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. St Michael Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Allenby Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Ford Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Seaton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Browning Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Aubyn Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Northesk Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Lorrimore Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Melville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nepean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ganges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Crantock Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Milehouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Welsford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St George'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. St Levan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. B3396
    Total1
    Other crime1