PL16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL16

PL16, West Devon has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL16, encompassing approximately 2465 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Tower Hill Road with total crimes: 1

PL16 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL16

The postcode district are associated with the PL16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-50.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62200.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.84-50.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In May 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 offences84.87166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.06400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-57.14%
Other crime11.220.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.650.00%
Other theft12.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tower Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Diana Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1