MERSEY CLOSE, PL3 6SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL3 6SW

MERSEY CLOSE, PL3 6SW, Plymouth has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This PL3 6SW 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 6SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL3 6SW, encompassing approximately 2072 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL3 6SW area, explore the PL3 6SW 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)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

PL3 6SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trevose Way with total crimes: 2
  • Taw Close with total crimes: 2
  • Delamere Road with total crimes: 2

MERSEY CLOSE, PL3 6SW 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 Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons24.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-85.71%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.24250.00%
Public order33.380.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.54233.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.82500.00%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Public order31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-33.33%
Other theft10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.79-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-75.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.3755.56%
Anti-social behaviour106.75900.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.82100.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.34100.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.34200.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.790.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 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 202410
June 20243
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 202412

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL3 6SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Trevose Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Taw Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Delamere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dart Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Georgia Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eddystone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Medway Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grizedale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carradale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dove Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Michigan Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1