PL8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL8

PL8, South Hams has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PL8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PL8, encompassing approximately 6259 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Steer Point Road with total crimes: 2
  • Orion Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hercules Road with total crimes: 2

PL8 Crime Map

Postcodes in PL8

The postcode district are associated with the PL8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PL8 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 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122.729.09%
Other theft21.92-33.33%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.16-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7625.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Burglary20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.5122.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-50.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.440.00%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In May 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 offences74.31-12.50%
Other theft41.1233.33%
Public order30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Other crime30.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.24-20.00%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.8811.11%
Criminal damage and arson31.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-60.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Steer Point Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Orion Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hercules Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parks Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Court View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holmbush Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Foundry Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Elm Tree Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Gardeners Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cross Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New England Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Serpens Vale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Pisces Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1