MOLESWORTH ROAD, PL3 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 4EL

MOLESWORTH ROAD, PL3 4EL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.51 per 1,000 population. This PL3 4EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL3 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL3 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 4EL, encompassing approximately 1541 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL3 4EL area, explore the PL3 4EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL3 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Belmont Place with total crimes: 9
  • Devonport Road with total crimes: 5

MOLESWORTH ROAD, PL3 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2541.51-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour816.2133.33%
Vehicle crime65.19200.00%
Shoplifting63.89-57.14%
Other theft43.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-20.00%
Drugs42.59100.00%
Burglary22.59100.00%
Other crime21.30100.00%
Public order21.30-50.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3046.0520.00%
Shoplifting1419.46250.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.08-40.00%
Other theft53.89-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.240.00%
Public order43.240.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Drugs21.30-66.67%
Burglary11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2541.518.70%
Anti-social behaviour1016.21100.00%
Drugs66.49100.00%
Other theft63.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.89-28.57%
Shoplifting43.24-20.00%
Public order42.59-33.33%
Theft from the person12.590.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.9715.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.9275.00%
Public order64.54200.00%
Shoplifting53.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.24-28.57%
Other theft53.24-16.67%
Drugs33.24200.00%
Burglary11.95-75.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2032.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.97-36.36%
Other theft64.54-40.00%
Shoplifting53.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.24-33.33%
Burglary42.590.00%
Public order22.59-33.33%
Drugs11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2038.26-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour1112.97266.67%
Other theft107.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.4950.00%
Shoplifting33.89-40.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Robbery21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.6715.79%
Other theft1214.271100.00%
Shoplifting57.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2433.33%
Vehicle crime42.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5950.00%
Public order31.9550.00%
Burglary11.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.940.00%
Shoplifting412.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.590.00%
Drugs31.950.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 202412
February 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 202425
June 202423
May 202420
April 202420
March 202422
February 202419

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL3 4EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Devonport Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Raynham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Maker View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Park Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Home Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. York Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Place Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wilton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rutger Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. B3396
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Ann'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Somerset Place Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Somerset Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wingfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1