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

Overview of Crime in PL2 3RJ

MELROSE AVENUE, PL2 3RJ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.59 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3RJ 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 3RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3RJ, encompassing approximately 2786 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL2 3RJ area, explore the PL2 3RJ 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 (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-88.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

PL2 3RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holman Court with total crimes: 6
  • Notley Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Conway Gardens with total crimes: 1

MELROSE AVENUE, PL2 3RJ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.59-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour12.87-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.33-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.9512.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.23-33.33%
Other crime21.44100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.9253.85%
Anti-social behaviour87.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.870.00%
Other crime12.150.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1830.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.67300.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5442.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.59200.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.67-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.46-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.460.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202420
June 202413
May 202410
April 20247
March 202410
February 202418

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

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

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holman Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Notley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Conway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1