WESTERN ROAD, PL15 7AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL15 7AS

WESTERN ROAD, PL15 7AS, Cornwall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.15 per 1,000 population. This PL15 7AS 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 7AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL15 7AS, encompassing approximately 2049 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

PL15 7AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Dockey with total crimes: 3

WESTERN ROAD, PL15 7AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.1528.57%
Public order54.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-42.86%
Shoplifting41.950.00%
Drugs21.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4140.00%
Drugs13.410.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.61-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.90-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.41150.00%
Other crime32.44200.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.8525.00%
Other theft54.88150.00%
Public order22.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-50.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.6614.29%
Shoplifting63.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.93300.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Theft from the person21.460.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.83-36.36%
Other theft33.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.98-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.68-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.3760.00%
Shoplifting43.900.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
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 offences1213.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.850.00%
Shoplifting42.440.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242
March 20241

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.

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 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.

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August 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 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.

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June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Windmill Lane
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Dockey
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Penworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Dockacre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hendra Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Madford Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Broad Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Northgate Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Tower Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. St Thomas Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1