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

Overview of Crime in PL2 3RH

MELROSE AVENUE, PL2 3RH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.05 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3RH 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 3RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3RH, encompassing approximately 2966 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-90.91% decrease)

PL2 3RH 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
  • St Pancras Avenue with total crimes: 1

MELROSE AVENUE, PL2 3RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.05-46.67%
Drugs22.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7915.38%
Anti-social behaviour115.0657.14%
Other crime33.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-40.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.45-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.36400.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0940.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.72300.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.740.00%
Public order23.370.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences105.06-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.740.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202413
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 202416
February 202420

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL2 3RH 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. St Pancras Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Conway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pennycross Park Road
    Total1
    Drugs1