BLACHFORD ROAD, PL21 0AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL21 0AD

BLACHFORD ROAD, PL21 0AD, South Hams has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.74 per 1,000 population. This PL21 0AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL21 postcode area, which has experienced 72 crimes and a crime rate of 3.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL21 0AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL21 0AD, encompassing approximately 2239 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL21 0AD area, explore the PL21 0AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PL21 0AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

BLACHFORD ROAD, PL21 0AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.749.09%
Anti-social behaviour105.36900.00%
Other theft44.47-20.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Shoplifting31.3450.00%
Burglary11.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7222.22%
Other theft54.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-50.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.89-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.9512.50%
Shoplifting94.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-33.33%
Other theft11.790.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.68400.00%
Other theft12.23-80.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.749.09%
Shoplifting95.36125.00%
Other theft54.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23-40.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7237.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.91150.00%
Shoplifting42.23-20.00%
Other theft21.79-60.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.61-11.11%
Other theft53.5766.67%
Shoplifting52.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-60.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244

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.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL21 0AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Erme Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Keaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Harford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Clare Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Zion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Costly Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Manor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Butterpark
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Charlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fillham Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Dairy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Other theft1