PL12 6JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL12 6JT

PL12 6JT, Cornwall has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This PL12 6JT 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 6JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL12 6JT, encompassing approximately 2810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL12 6JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Cowdray Close with total crimes: 4
  • Plougastel Drive with total crimes: 3

PL12 6JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.89-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-50.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.89-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour64.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Public order11.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.690.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.54-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.85-33.33%
Drugs41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-33.33%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.74116.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1320.00%
Public order32.13-25.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1366.67%
Public order41.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.27-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 offences106.05900.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.560.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%

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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202416
June 20248
May 202413
April 20246
March 20243
February 202410
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 2 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.

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September 20241
March 20241

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

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September 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 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wesley Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cowdray Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Plougastel Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Longmeadow Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Windmill Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Newman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1