BEACON CLOSE, PL21 0BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL21 0BT

BEACON CLOSE, PL21 0BT, South Hams has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population. This PL21 0BT 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 0BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL21 0BT, encompassing approximately 1829 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL21 0BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

BEACON CLOSE, PL21 0BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.470.00%
Shoplifting32.7350.00%
Other theft31.64-40.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%

In August 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 offences810.3833.33%
Other theft54.370.00%
Burglary22.73100.00%
Shoplifting21.09-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.57-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences64.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.19-40.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.3012.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.28400.00%
Other theft12.73-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.4020.00%
Shoplifting86.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.370.00%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Robbery11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9342.86%
Shoplifting45.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19200.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.02-12.50%
Shoplifting53.8325.00%
Other theft42.73100.00%
Burglary22.190.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.370.00%
Shoplifting42.190.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 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
February 20244

A total of 1 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

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 0BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Charlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fillham Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1