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

Overview of Crime in PL2 2RW

MERRIVALE ROAD, PL2 2RW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population. This PL2 2RW 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 2RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 2RW, encompassing approximately 4516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

PL2 2RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halcyon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lark Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Myrtleville with total crimes: 2

MERRIVALE ROAD, PL2 2RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences156.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.32-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.1125.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.21-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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 offences208.41-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour104.43-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson42.2133.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.4157.14%
Anti-social behaviour134.87550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Public order20.66-71.43%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.41100.00%
Public order73.100.00%
Other theft51.55400.00%
Drugs31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.4223.53%
Criminal damage and arson34.650.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 202413
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202420
June 202422
May 202414
April 20247
March 202421
February 202417

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
June 20241
March 20241

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

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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
August 20242
June 20242
May 20247
March 20241

A total of 2 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

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 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 2RW postcode area is presented below.

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