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

Overview of Crime in PL2 2RP

MERRIVALE ROAD, PL2 2RP, Plymouth has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.69 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2RP 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 2RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2RP, encompassing approximately 4085 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 2RP area, explore the PL2 2RP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL2 2RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laurel Road with total crimes: 2
  • Notley Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Baytree Gardens with total crimes: 2

MERRIVALE ROAD, PL2 2RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.6975.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.94-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.22-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.8312.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.41133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.6177.78%
Anti-social behaviour33.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.67-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour41.71100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.65-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.18-60.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.670.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202418
June 202416
May 20249
April 20247
March 202413
February 202415

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Laurel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Notley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Baytree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Conway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Laurel Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1