MERRIVALE ROAD, PL2 2QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 2QG

MERRIVALE ROAD, PL2 2QG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2QG 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 2QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2QG, encompassing approximately 4773 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

PL2 2QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halcyon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Austin Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Lark Hill with total crimes: 2

MERRIVALE ROAD, PL2 2QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7538.46%
Anti-social behaviour83.77-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.6825.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.70-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.72-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson41.89300.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.33-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour133.14-7.14%
Vehicle crime22.72100.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.48-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.82180.00%
Public order32.93-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Drugs20.63-60.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.10108.33%
Public order75.240.00%
Drugs51.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.05-16.67%
Other theft41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.87-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-33.33%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.8047.06%
Criminal damage and arson65.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-16.67%
Public order21.050.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202415
June 202423
May 202425
April 202412
March 202425
February 202417

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
March 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242

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
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 2QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Halcyon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Austin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lark Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Myrtleville
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. North Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rosedown Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kestor Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Yellowmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Overdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Notley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Scott Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. West Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Morwell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sharpitor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Temple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wykeham Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kirkstall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Conway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1