WESTGATE STREET, PL15 7AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL15 7AB

WESTGATE STREET, PL15 7AB, Cornwall has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.67 per 1,000 population. This PL15 7AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL15 postcode area, which has experienced 118 crimes and a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL15 7AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL15 7AB, encompassing approximately 2040 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL15 7AB area, explore the PL15 7AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL15 7AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Edymead Garden with total crimes: 4
  • Dockey with total crimes: 3

WESTGATE STREET, PL15 7AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.90-11.11%
Public order63.920.00%
Drugs22.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.76-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences84.41-33.33%
Other theft23.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.88120.00%
Shoplifting55.39-37.50%
Public order32.45200.00%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.6733.33%
Shoplifting85.8860.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.92-16.67%
Other theft52.45150.00%
Vehicle crime12.450.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.20-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.41500.00%
Shoplifting52.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In April 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 offences108.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.900.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.9060.00%
Other crime13.920.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.880.00%
Shoplifting32.450.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL15 7AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Windmill Lane
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Edymead Garden
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Dockey
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fair Park Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Penworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Dockacre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hendra Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Madford Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Broad Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northgate Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Tower Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. St Thomas Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ridgegrove Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1