PL26 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL26

PL26, Cornwall has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL26 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL26, encompassing approximately 28525 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

PL26 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 6
  • Minorca Lane with total crimes: 5

PL26 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL26

The postcode district are associated with the PL26, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL26 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 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.2224.14%
Anti-social behaviour252.52-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson150.88-37.50%
Public order140.53-12.50%
Other theft90.4912.50%
Drugs60.3220.00%
Burglary30.21-25.00%
Other crime20.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences585.29-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour282.03-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson240.980.00%
Public order160.8477.78%
Other theft80.56166.67%
Drugs50.2866.67%
Vehicle crime40.18100.00%
Burglary40.140.00%
Other crime30.14200.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences685.269.68%
Anti-social behaviour322.38-8.57%
Criminal damage and arson241.1226.32%
Public order90.8428.57%
Burglary40.32-20.00%
Drugs30.1450.00%
Other theft30.11-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.07100.00%
Other crime10.07-85.71%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.26-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour352.179.38%
Criminal damage and arson191.2358.33%
Other theft80.67-11.11%
Other crime70.2816.67%
Public order70.2575.00%
Burglary50.2566.67%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Drugs20.07100.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-83.33%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%
Shoplifting10.04-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.369.09%
Anti-social behaviour322.5214.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.12-14.29%
Other theft90.42-25.00%
Other crime60.320.00%
Vehicle crime60.2150.00%
Public order40.21-66.67%
Burglary30.14-25.00%
Theft from the person30.11200.00%
Shoplifting30.11200.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Drugs10.07-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.1222.22%
Anti-social behaviour282.31-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson140.98-17.65%
Other theft120.49100.00%
Public order120.4233.33%
Burglary40.42100.00%
Drugs40.1433.33%
Vehicle crime40.14100.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.66-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour321.89146.15%
Criminal damage and arson171.1288.89%
Public order90.6050.00%
Other theft60.32500.00%
Other crime40.21-20.00%
Drugs30.14200.00%
Shoplifting30.11200.00%
Burglary20.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences683.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.46800.00%
Public order60.320.00%
Other crime50.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Robbery20.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.070.00%
Other theft10.070.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202458
July 202468
June 202462
May 202472
April 202466
March 202454
February 202468
November 20231

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 202412
March 20249
February 20246

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
July 202432
June 202435
May 202432
April 202428
March 202432
February 202413

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 202424
June 202419
May 202412
April 202414
March 202417
February 20249
January 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL26 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Minorca Lane
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Carnsmerry
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hendra Heights
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parc-An-Bre Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cargwyn
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Goverseth Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Montgomery Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Roche Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Netley Meadow
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Furze Vale
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 16. Gilbert Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Carne Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Bassett Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Gunwin Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Polglist
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wesley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Resugga Green Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parkventon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Higher Bugle
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tor View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Stevens Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. B3274
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Pentewan Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Lower Meadows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2