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

Overview of Crime in PL2 1PN

MELVILLE ROAD, PL2 1PN, Plymouth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.99 per 1,000 population. This PL2 1PN 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 1PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 1PN, encompassing approximately 6185 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 1PN area, explore the PL2 1PN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PL2 1PN area, visit the PL2 1PN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL2 1PN 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 1PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.9920.69%
Anti-social behaviour95.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4650.00%
Public order50.97-16.67%
Shoplifting50.81-28.57%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.4845.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.6950.00%
Shoplifting72.43-22.22%
Public order61.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-42.86%
Other theft40.6533.33%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Other crime20.49-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.23-28.57%
Shoplifting91.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.46600.00%
Public order51.13400.00%
Vehicle crime40.81300.00%
Other crime40.65100.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.16-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour144.8527.27%
Shoplifting122.26200.00%
Drugs31.940.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft20.32-33.33%
Other crime20.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%

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 offences329.7068.42%
Anti-social behaviour115.17120.00%
Other crime41.780.00%
Shoplifting40.65100.00%
Other theft30.65-50.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.60-32.14%
Other theft63.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.97-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Drugs40.81100.00%
Public order30.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.3521.74%
Anti-social behaviour114.5337.50%
Public order61.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.97-50.00%
Other theft40.81300.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-80.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.620.00%
Public order61.290.00%
Vehicle crime60.970.00%
Shoplifting50.970.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
July 202420
June 202430
May 202432
April 202419
March 202428
February 202423

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 202410

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 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411
April 20245
March 202411
February 20248

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242

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

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 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

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 1PN 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. Biddick Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seaton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Browning Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Henderson Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Aubyn Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Briardale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lorrimore Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parkside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Melville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nepean Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wolseley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Greatlands Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ganges Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Crantock Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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