Total Crime Rate
12.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Molesworth Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Plympton Erle , and the 44th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Molesworth Road (PL7 4NU) in the last 12 months was 12.0 per 1,000 residents and was 75.3% lower than the Plympton Erle average (48.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Molesworth Road (PL7 4NU), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Plympton Erle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Harriet Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Unicorn Close | — |
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