MERAFIELD ROAD, PL7 1TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL7 1TL

MERAFIELD ROAD, PL7 1TL, Plymouth has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This PL7 1TL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL7 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL7 1TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL7 1TL, encompassing approximately 2086 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL7 1TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merafield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Maidenwell Road with total crimes: 2
  • Horseshoe Drive with total crimes: 1

MERAFIELD ROAD, PL7 1TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.83-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2714.29%
Burglary13.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2375.00%
Public order23.36100.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.31-50.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.360.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL7 1TL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merafield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maidenwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Horseshoe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Potters Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Linketty Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Brookingfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hawkmoor Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kennel Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Longbrook Barton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Priory Mill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1