PL15 8WL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL15 8WL

PL15 8WL, Cornwall has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.66 per 1,000 population. This PL15 8WL 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 8WL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL15 8WL, encompassing approximately 1714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

PL15 8WL 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

PL15 8WL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1725.6670.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.9116.67%
Public order64.08500.00%
Shoplifting53.500.00%
Drugs22.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.5825.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5050.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.41100.00%
Shoplifting64.67-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.50-45.45%
Public order43.50300.00%
Other crime32.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-83.33%
Robbery10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.2583.33%
Shoplifting86.4260.00%
Other theft64.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.500.00%
Robbery12.330.00%
Public order10.58-80.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.91-25.00%
Shoplifting53.50150.00%
Public order52.92400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92100.00%
Other theft42.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.41-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.6766.67%
Other theft42.920.00%
Shoplifting22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.00-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour66.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Shoplifting21.75-66.67%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.080.00%
Shoplifting68.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.500.00%
Other theft32.330.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Burglary21.170.00%

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 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 202411
February 202414

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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

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 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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 8WL 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Dockacre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ridgegrove Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Town Mills Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. West Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ridgegrove Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Riverside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1