PL20 7FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL20 7FL

PL20 7FL, West Devon has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This PL20 7FL 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 7FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL20 7FL, encompassing approximately 630 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL20 7FL 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
  • Bedford Street with total crimes: 1

PL20 7FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.92200.00%
Vehicle crime24.75100.00%

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
Burglary14.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.170.00%

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
Burglary24.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.75200.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.340.00%
Other theft13.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.170.00%
Burglary11.580.00%

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 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

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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August 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
February 20241

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

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March 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL20 7FL 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. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1