THE DOWN, PL20 7HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL20 7HQ

THE DOWN, PL20 7HQ, West Devon has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This PL20 7HQ 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 7HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL20 7HQ, encompassing approximately 770 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL20 7HQ 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

THE DOWN, PL20 7HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.08300.00%
Vehicle crime25.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.600.00%

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
Burglary13.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%

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
Burglary23.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.600.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.19200.00%
Other theft13.890.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.490.00%
Other theft13.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%

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 behaviour12.600.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

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 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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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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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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A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft 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 7HQ 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
  • 4. Fore Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Marythorne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1