PL31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL31

PL31, Cornwall has recorded a total of 238 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL31 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL31, encompassing approximately 16595 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (3.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

PL31 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kestenenn with total crimes: 14
  • Turf Street with total crimes: 14
  • Whitestone Road with total crimes: 9

PL31 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL31

The postcode district are associated with the PL31, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL31 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9514.343.26%
Anti-social behaviour465.724.55%
Criminal damage and arson202.77-28.57%
Public order181.21125.00%
Other theft121.08-33.33%
Drugs110.72120.00%
Burglary90.6628.57%
Shoplifting80.54300.00%
Other crime50.4866.67%
Possession of weapons50.3025.00%
Vehicle crime40.300.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9212.77-1.08%
Anti-social behaviour445.542.33%
Criminal damage and arson282.65154.55%
Other theft181.69200.00%
Public order81.08-46.67%
Burglary70.4840.00%
Drugs50.4225.00%
Possession of weapons40.3033.33%
Other crime30.24-57.14%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9312.1140.91%
Anti-social behaviour435.60-6.52%
Public order152.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.90-26.67%
Vehicle crime90.66200.00%
Other crime70.54600.00%
Other theft60.42-66.67%
Burglary50.3666.67%
Drugs40.30-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.2450.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Shoplifting20.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6610.00-28.26%
Anti-social behaviour463.9853.33%
Other theft182.7763.64%
Criminal damage and arson151.08-37.50%
Public order50.90-28.57%
Drugs50.30-28.57%
Burglary30.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.12-50.00%
Other crime10.12-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9211.3915.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.5415.38%
Criminal damage and arson241.819.09%
Other theft111.45-26.67%
Public order70.660.00%
Drugs70.4275.00%
Burglary50.42150.00%
Other crime50.3025.00%
Shoplifting40.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8010.3017.65%
Anti-social behaviour264.82-29.73%
Criminal damage and arson221.57-37.14%
Other theft151.3350.00%
Public order70.9016.67%
Shoplifting50.4266.67%
Drugs40.30-33.33%
Other crime40.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.24200.00%
Possession of weapons30.180.00%
Burglary20.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6810.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson352.230.00%
Other theft102.110.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Public order60.360.00%
Other crime40.360.00%
Shoplifting30.240.00%
Possession of weapons30.180.00%
Burglary20.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 586 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 83.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202495
July 202492
June 202493
May 202466
April 202492
March 202480
February 202468

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
July 202444
June 202443
May 202446
April 202430
March 202426
February 202437

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202428
June 202411
May 202415
April 202424
March 202422
February 202435

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202418
June 20246
May 202418
April 202411
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20248
June 202415
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL31 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kestenenn
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Turf Street
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Whitestone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wallace Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cardell Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. College Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Monument Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Treningle View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Kinsman Estate
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Helland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Higher Bore Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fore Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Crockwell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boxwell Park
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Oakwood Park
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. Hospital
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Pool Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Grenville Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Raleigh Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Trelawney Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Marys Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Westheath Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. St Lawrence Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tradewinds Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Negus Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Berry Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Harmer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1