PL28 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL28

PL28, Cornwall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL28 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL28, encompassing approximately 4258 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

PL28 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Bay Retreat with total crimes: 3
  • Merryn Heights with total crimes: 3

PL28 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL28

The postcode district are associated with the PL28, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL28 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 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.6430.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-50.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.11-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.35200.00%
Other theft51.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.93100.00%
Other theft43.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.52-12.50%
Other theft31.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.290.00%
Other theft41.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.41-16.67%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.76500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.410.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL28 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Bay Retreat
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Merryn Heights
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sandy Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mill Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Trevose Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cadoc Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Riverside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Downstream Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Petrocs Meadow
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Dobbin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Drake Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1