PL20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL20

PL20, West Devon has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL20, encompassing approximately 12392 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Woodville Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Heather Terrace with total crimes: 3

PL20 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL20

The postcode district are associated with the PL20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL20 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 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.2342.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.610.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Other crime20.40-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.16-77.78%
Other theft10.160.00%
Public order10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.63-39.13%
Other crime91.13350.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7312.50%
Anti-social behaviour90.73-25.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.6835.29%
Anti-social behaviour121.8671.43%
Criminal damage and arson80.9714.29%
Public order60.65200.00%
Drugs30.4850.00%
Other theft30.24-25.00%
Other crime20.24-77.78%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.12-5.56%
Other crime91.37-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour70.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.56-36.36%
Other theft40.5633.33%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Public order20.16-33.33%
Burglary10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.1238.46%
Other crime141.45250.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.13450.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Public order30.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.050.00%
Other crime40.56300.00%
Other theft40.320.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.160.00%

In July 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20241

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202423
April 202417
March 202418
February 202413

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 202412
April 20247
February 20247

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20249
May 20242
April 20249
March 202414
February 20244
July 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 202411
February 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Woodville Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Heather Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Phoenix Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tor Royal Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barrack Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pilgrim Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Walkham Meadows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Binkham Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whitchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Silent Woman Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Pentillie View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Moorland Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Clonway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Devon Oaks
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greenway Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Plymouth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. New Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Manor Estate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Portland Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Briar Tor
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elford Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1