MERRIVALE ROAD, PL5 3SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 3SH

MERRIVALE ROAD, PL5 3SH, Plymouth has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.54 per 1,000 population. This PL5 3SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL5 postcode area, which has experienced 369 crimes and a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL5 3SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 3SH, encompassing approximately 3250 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL5 3SH area, explore the PL5 3SH 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 (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL5 3SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Foxtor Close with total crimes: 4
  • Cheriton Close with total crimes: 3

MERRIVALE ROAD, PL5 3SH 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.54-44.44%
Public order53.08150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54100.00%
Shoplifting31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.775.88%
Burglary35.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-75.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs20.62-71.43%
Public order20.62100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.2354.55%
Anti-social behaviour85.230.00%
Drugs72.46133.33%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.84-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.38-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.4633.33%
Drugs31.23200.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.0827.27%
Anti-social behaviour94.3150.00%
Public order32.77-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-40.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.54-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.38-25.00%
Public order51.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5466.67%
Shoplifting21.54-33.33%
Burglary20.62100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.5435.71%
Anti-social behaviour85.8533.33%
Other theft42.460.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.611300.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.310.00%
Shoplifting31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202417
June 202411
May 202414
April 202411
March 202419
February 202414
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 3SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Foxtor Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cheriton Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dickiemoor Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashburnham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Haytor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Crownhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Butt Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Boxhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Guy Miles Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Carbis Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lamerton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Kenn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Modbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marldon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Lewes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1