TOWER STREET, PL15 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL15 8BG

TOWER STREET, PL15 8BG, Cornwall has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.16 per 1,000 population. This PL15 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL15 8BG, encompassing approximately 1657 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

PL15 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priory Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Newport Square with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

TOWER STREET, PL15 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2030.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences812.070.00%
Public order64.83200.00%
Shoplifting53.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.020.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.0314.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.8350.00%
Public order21.81-50.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other crime10.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1022.92150.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.03-41.67%
Shoplifting64.22-33.33%
Public order43.62300.00%
Other crime32.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-83.33%
Robbery10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.72100.00%
Shoplifting97.2450.00%
Other theft65.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Public order10.60-83.33%
Other crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting619.91200.00%
Public order63.62500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.62150.00%
Other theft43.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.240.00%
Other theft42.410.00%
Shoplifting22.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.68-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour67.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.620.00%
Shoplifting22.41-75.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.720.00%
Shoplifting810.260.00%
Other theft44.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Burglary21.210.00%

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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
July 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 202412
March 202412
February 202417

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL15 8BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Priory Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Newport Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Dockey
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Prince Philip Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Dockacre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ridgegrove Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Town Mills Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Madford Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Broad Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Northgate Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Tower Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. St Thomas Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. West Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B3254
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ridgegrove Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lower Cleaverfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Riverside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Riverside Mills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1