MELROSE AVENUE, PL2 3RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL2 3RG

MELROSE AVENUE, PL2 3RG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3RG 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 3RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3RG, encompassing approximately 4120 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 3RG area, explore the PL2 3RG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

PL2 3RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holman Court with total crimes: 6
  • Boscastle Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Watts Park Road with total crimes: 2

MELROSE AVENUE, PL2 3RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.34-31.58%
Drugs23.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.98-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour104.6125.00%
Other crime32.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.9561.54%
Anti-social behaviour85.1060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94300.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0730.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.150.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.43150.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.40-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.74-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.61100.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202421
June 202413
May 202410
April 202410
March 202419
February 202420

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

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

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September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242

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

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August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 3RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holman Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Boscastle Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Watts Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Camilla Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Pancras Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Marazion Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Tintagel Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Boniface Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Langstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pennycross Park Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Pennycross Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1