WIDDICOMBE DRIVE, PL21 0TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL21 0TR

WIDDICOMBE DRIVE, PL21 0TR, South Hams has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This PL21 0TR 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 0TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL21 0TR, encompassing approximately 2749 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL21 0TR 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

WIDDICOMBE DRIVE, PL21 0TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7312.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.27500.00%
Other theft42.18-33.33%
Shoplifting31.4650.00%
Public order21.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.730.00%
Other theft62.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1833.33%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In July 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
Shoplifting99.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-50.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 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 offences1013.1025.00%
Shoplifting93.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.18150.00%
Other theft31.82-40.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In May 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
Shoplifting99.46125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.2733.33%
Other theft52.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18300.00%
Shoplifting41.46-20.00%
Other theft21.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.910.00%
Shoplifting52.1825.00%
Other theft41.82100.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.640.00%
Shoplifting42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246

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 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL21 0TR 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. Costly Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Butterpark
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Charlton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fillham Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dairy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Other theft1