PL23 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL23

PL23, Cornwall has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL23 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL23, encompassing approximately 3259 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL23 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenbank with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • East Drive with total crimes: 2

PL23 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL23

The postcode district are associated with the PL23, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL23 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 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.520.00%
Other theft22.15-50.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8375.00%
Other theft42.150.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.83150.00%
Other theft41.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Other theft20.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4442.86%
Other theft43.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.830.00%
Public order32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-66.67%
Other theft20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson97.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.7616.67%
Other theft22.15100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.990.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
March 20242

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

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September 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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

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September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL23 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenbank
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 3. East Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Polmear Hill
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Tower Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heyl View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Windmill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Walmsley Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. B3415
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tywardreath Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1