SMITHY CLOSE, PL12 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL12 4PL

SMITHY CLOSE, PL12 4PL, Cornwall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population. This PL12 4PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL12 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL12 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL12 4PL, encompassing approximately 2483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL12 4PL area, explore the PL12 4PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

PL12 4PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dellohay Park with total crimes: 11
  • Grenfell Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

SMITHY CLOSE, PL12 4PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.66160.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-71.43%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.25133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.64-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0575.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-33.33%
Public order21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.43400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.230.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

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June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL12 4PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dellohay Park
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Grenfell Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Thorn Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Mote Park
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Clover Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moorlands Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. North Park Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rogers Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gilston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1