PL21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL21

PL21, South Hams has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL21, encompassing approximately 18653 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

PL21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Poundwell Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sunnydale Close with total crimes: 4

PL21 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL21

The postcode district are associated with the PL21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL21 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 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.65-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour161.77100.00%
Other theft50.86-44.44%
Public order40.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.21-66.67%
Shoplifting30.1650.00%
Burglary20.16-71.43%
Robbery10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.076.25%
Other theft91.82800.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.4812.50%
Anti-social behaviour80.48-27.27%
Burglary70.43600.00%
Public order30.38200.00%
Shoplifting20.16-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Other crime10.05-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.72-21.43%
Shoplifting100.5911.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.54-52.94%
Other crime20.43-60.00%
Public order10.11-83.33%
Drugs10.050.00%
Other theft10.05-83.33%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Burglary10.05-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences405.5221.21%
Criminal damage and arson172.14240.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.9116.67%
Shoplifting90.750.00%
Public order60.48200.00%
Other theft60.32-45.45%
Other crime50.32400.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.13-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour121.779.09%
Other theft110.6483.33%
Shoplifting90.5980.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.48-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.270.00%
Public order20.16-71.43%
Robbery10.110.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.5051.85%
Anti-social behaviour112.2057.14%
Criminal damage and arson80.5960.00%
Public order70.4316.67%
Other theft60.38-40.00%
Shoplifting50.32-16.67%
Burglary30.2750.00%
Drugs20.16100.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences273.650.00%
Other theft101.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.54-22.22%
Shoplifting60.3850.00%
Public order60.32500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.32-50.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Burglary20.11-33.33%
Drugs10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences273.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.540.00%
Other theft50.480.00%
Shoplifting40.270.00%
Burglary30.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.160.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Public order10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 202417
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 202410

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202434
July 202432
June 202440
May 202433
April 202441
March 202427
February 202427

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 2. Poundwell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sunnydale Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Fore Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Erme Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dymock Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Street Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Keaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. The Kennels
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Harford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Barrack Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Higher Green Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Little Orchard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cadleigh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Fernhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Bowdens Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clare Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Zion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Costly Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Manor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Westover Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Slipper Stone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Newtown
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Rivers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1