PL19 8PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL19 8PT

PL19 8PT, West Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population. This PL19 8PT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL19 postcode area, which has experienced 68 crimes and a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL19 8PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 8PT, encompassing approximately 1750 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL19 8PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Devon Business Park with total crimes: 4
  • Plymouth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dathan Close with total crimes: 1

PL19 8PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.28-16.67%
Other theft42.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Shoplifting21.14100.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.4320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.57-80.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.0066.67%
Other theft52.8666.67%
Drugs22.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.86-40.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Public order11.710.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Public order11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20245

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

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September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

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

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August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

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August 20241

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

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June 20241

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

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May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL19 8PT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Devon Business Park
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Plymouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dathan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Crelake Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pixon Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ransum Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Daucus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1