BUCKFAST CLOSE, PL21 0YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL21 0YA

BUCKFAST CLOSE, PL21 0YA, South Hams has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This PL21 0YA 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 0YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL21 0YA, encompassing approximately 2668 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PL21 0YA 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

BUCKFAST CLOSE, PL21 0YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.62400.00%
Shoplifting31.8750.00%
Other theft31.12-50.00%
Public order21.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.25100.00%
Shoplifting21.50-77.78%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

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 offences912.3712.50%
Shoplifting93.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.25100.00%
Other theft31.50-40.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%

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
Shoplifting99.74125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.3760.00%
Other theft53.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.00-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.87300.00%
Shoplifting41.50-20.00%
Other theft11.50-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences66.750.00%
Shoplifting52.2525.00%
Other theft41.87100.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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 offences67.500.00%
Shoplifting42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 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 0YA 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. Costly Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Butterpark
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fillham Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dairy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Other theft1