PL15 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL15

PL15, Cornwall has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-2.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (153.85% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

PL15 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Fair Park Close with total crimes: 10
  • Newport Square with total crimes: 5

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 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 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202441
May 202435
April 202446
March 202445
February 202444

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202413
May 202415
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fair Park Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 3. Newport Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edymead Garden
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trelawney Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hendra Garth
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lynher Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Wooda Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 12. St Mary'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Roydon Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Brookside Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Grammers Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. A30
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Dockey
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Broad Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Priory Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Prince Charles Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Knapmedown
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lynher Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Beacon View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Medrow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Long Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chapel Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Tregaller Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1