BEDFORD VILLAS, PL20 7DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL20 7DR

BEDFORD VILLAS, PL20 7DR, West Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This PL20 7DR 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 7DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL20 7DR, encompassing approximately 1354 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL20 7DR area, explore the PL20 7DR Area information page.
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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 7DR 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

BEDFORD VILLAS, PL20 7DR 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 offences58.12400.00%
Vehicle crime23.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%

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
Burglary12.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.740.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%

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
Burglary22.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.17150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.690.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

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 arson35.170.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.480.00%

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 crime12.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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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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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A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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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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A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 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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Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL20 7DR 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