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

Overview of Crime in PL2 3RQ

MELROSE AVENUE, PL2 3RQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.38 per 1,000 population. This PL2 3RQ 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 3RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL2 3RQ, encompassing approximately 3346 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

PL2 3RQ 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 3RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.38-33.33%
Drugs22.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.4828.57%
Other crime32.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.47-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 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 offences105.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.99-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.870.00%
Vehicle crime24.480.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 202415
February 202415

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241

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

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September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
March 20243

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

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August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 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.

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August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
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.

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July 20241

A total of 6 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.

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June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 3RQ 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. St Pancras Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Marazion Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Tintagel Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Langstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pennycross Park Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Pennycross Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1