PL15 8DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL15 8DF

PL15 8DF, Cornwall has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.11 per 1,000 population. This PL15 8DF 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 8DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL15 8DF, encompassing approximately 1647 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

PL15 8DF 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
  • St Mary'S Road with total crimes: 5

PL15 8DF 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 behaviour2026.11300.00%
Violence and sexual offences812.1414.29%
Public order54.86150.00%
Shoplifting33.040.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.93-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.25-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.040.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.0011.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.0775.00%
Public order34.25200.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.61-75.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.36200.00%
Other theft45.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4350.00%
Shoplifting11.820.00%
Public order10.61-80.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order510.93400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.04-66.67%
Other theft21.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.360.00%
Other theft45.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82100.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.54-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson65.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.64-75.00%
Shoplifting10.61-80.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.390.00%
Shoplifting57.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.040.00%
Other theft32.430.00%
Public order21.820.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 202413

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 20 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
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL15 8DF 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. St Mary'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Prince Philip Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ridgegrove Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Town Mills Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Tower Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. St Thomas Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B3254
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lower Cleaverfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Roydon Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Riverside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Riverside Mills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1