WINDMILL HILL, PL15 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL15 9AF

WINDMILL HILL, PL15 9AF, Cornwall has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population. This PL15 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL15 9AF, encompassing approximately 2146 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL15 9AF area, explore the PL15 9AF 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL15 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Edymead Garden with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

WINDMILL HILL, PL15 9AF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.19166.67%
Public order73.730.00%
Shoplifting23.260.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.32-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.59-70.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.3175.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.5266.67%
Public order44.66100.00%
Shoplifting31.86-25.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.7350.00%
Shoplifting42.80100.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.86-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Theft from the person21.400.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8512.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-50.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In March 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 offences810.72-20.00%
Shoplifting63.73-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.650.00%
Shoplifting74.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.260.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244

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

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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September 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20246
February 20247

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

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September 20241
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241

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

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July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

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June 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL15 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Windmill Lane
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Edymead Garden
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dockey
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fair Park Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Penworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Tavistock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hendra Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Madford Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1