PL12 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL12 6BW

PL12 6BW, Cornwall has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This PL12 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL12 6BW, encompassing approximately 2353 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL12 6BW area, explore the PL12 6BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL12 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • River View with total crimes: 5
  • Brooke Close with total crimes: 3

PL12 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2055.56%
Anti-social behaviour45.95-42.86%
Public order31.7050.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.77-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.82250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.97-40.00%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.9055.56%
Criminal damage and arson55.950.00%
Public order32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.77-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.82-16.67%
Other theft42.12100.00%
Drugs41.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.70-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.7557.14%
Criminal damage and arson64.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.550.00%
Public order22.12-50.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6275.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Public order41.70100.00%
Other theft11.70-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.22-60.00%
Drugs41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7033.33%
Other theft31.700.00%
Public order21.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.80900.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.250.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 202410
December 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

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July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

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

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May 20241

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

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April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL12 6BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wesley Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. River View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Brooke Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Lower Fore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tavy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glebe Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dunheved Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1