PL20 7AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL20 7AX

PL20 7AX, West Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This PL20 7AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL20 postcode area, which has experienced 33 crimes and a crime rate of 2.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL20 7AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL20 7AX, encompassing approximately 1516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL20 7AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Down View with total crimes: 2
  • Broad Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2

PL20 7AX 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.25400.00%
Vehicle crime23.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.660.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.98-60.00%
Other theft11.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27150.00%
Other theft23.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.620.00%
Other theft21.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.320.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

Crime by Type

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

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September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20241
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April 20245
March 20242

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20242
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243

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

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June 20242
February 20241

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

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

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February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL20 7AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Down View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Broad Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cornwall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fore Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Marythorne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Drakes Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1