PL21 0AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL21 0AJ

PL21 0AJ, South Hams has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.16 per 1,000 population. This PL21 0AJ 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 0AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL21 0AJ, encompassing approximately 2044 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL21 0AJ 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

PL21 0AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.1622.22%
Anti-social behaviour85.38700.00%
Other theft53.910.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Shoplifting31.4750.00%
Burglary11.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.27-10.00%
Other theft54.400.00%
Burglary22.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.98-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.1811.11%
Shoplifting94.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.40-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.45-40.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In June 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 offences916.63-25.00%
Shoplifting94.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.91400.00%
Other theft12.45-75.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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 offences1215.650.00%
Shoplifting95.87125.00%
Other theft44.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Robbery11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.2350.00%
Shoplifting45.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96300.00%
Other theft21.96-50.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.23-20.00%
Shoplifting53.9125.00%
Other theft42.45300.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-75.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.890.00%
Shoplifting41.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410

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 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL21 0AJ 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. Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Harford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Zion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Costly Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Manor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Butterpark
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fillham Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Dairy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Other theft1