PL15 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL15

PL15, Cornwall has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL15 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL15, encompassing approximately 21002 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

PL15 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Priory Lane with total crimes: 8

PL15 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL15

The postcode district are associated with the PL15, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL15 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences385.90-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour351.8159.09%
Public order151.67275.00%
Shoplifting90.710.00%
Other crime60.43200.00%
Burglary50.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.240.00%
Other theft30.24-70.00%
Drugs30.1450.00%
Possession of weapons30.14200.00%
Vehicle crime20.14100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.435.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.00-33.33%
Other theft101.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Public order40.24-69.23%
Burglary30.190.00%
Drugs20.14-60.00%
Other crime20.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences406.00-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour331.90153.85%
Public order131.5785.71%
Shoplifting90.62-40.00%
Other crime60.43100.00%
Drugs50.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.2425.00%
Other theft50.24-58.33%
Burglary30.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.1450.00%
Possession of weapons20.14100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.3317.14%
Shoplifting151.9587.50%
Anti-social behaviour130.71-13.33%
Other theft120.6271.43%
Burglary90.57350.00%
Public order70.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson40.33-66.67%
Drugs30.19-25.00%
Other crime30.1450.00%
Vehicle crime20.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.71-23.91%
Anti-social behaviour151.67-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson120.710.00%
Public order90.5750.00%
Shoplifting80.43100.00%
Other theft70.38-36.36%
Drugs40.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Burglary20.10-33.33%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Other crime20.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences465.002.22%
Anti-social behaviour172.1921.43%
Criminal damage and arson120.819.09%
Other theft110.57266.67%
Public order60.52-25.00%
Shoplifting40.29-55.56%
Other crime40.19100.00%
Burglary30.1950.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.622.27%
Anti-social behaviour142.1427.27%
Criminal damage and arson110.6783.33%
Shoplifting90.52-50.00%
Public order80.43166.67%
Other theft30.38-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.140.00%
Other crime20.100.00%
Burglary20.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences444.710.00%
Shoplifting182.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.860.00%
Other theft100.520.00%
Burglary60.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.290.00%
Public order30.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 202411
March 20243
February 202410

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202442
July 202440
June 202441
May 202435
April 202446
March 202445
February 202444

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
July 202433
June 202413
May 202415
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411
February 20246

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 202413
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 202415
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 202418

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL15 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Priory Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Windmill Lane
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Newport Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
  • 6. St Mary'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Todda Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lynher Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Edymead Garden
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Church View
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dockey
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Prince Philip Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fair Park Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 16. Penworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Dockacre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ridgegrove Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Town Mills Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Hawk'S Tor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Oaks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Harpers Meadow
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Dennis Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Grammers Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Long Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. St Michaels Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1