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

Overview of Crime in PL15 7BQ

WESTERN ROAD, PL15 7BQ, Cornwall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This PL15 7BQ 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 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL15 7BQ, encompassing approximately 1953 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL15 7BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Dockey with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WESTERN ROAD, PL15 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.68-42.86%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-33.33%
Public order21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.66133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.58-40.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.10400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.56-40.00%
Other crime31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.140.00%
Public order22.56100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.24500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Shoplifting11.54-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.260.00%
Burglary45.120.00%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 202410

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20244

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
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.

MonthCount
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 7BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Dockey
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Penworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hendra Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Madford Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Broad Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1