WESTERN ROAD, PL21 9AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL21 9AN

WESTERN ROAD, PL21 9AN, South Hams has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.94 per 1,000 population. This PL21 9AN 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 9AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL21 9AN, encompassing approximately 2429 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL21 9AN area, explore the PL21 9AN 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL21 9AN 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

WESTERN ROAD, PL21 9AN 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.12350.00%
Public order33.700.00%
Shoplifting31.2350.00%
Other theft21.23-60.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.7642.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.12100.00%
Other theft52.47400.00%
Burglary42.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-33.33%
Shoplifting20.82-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.29-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences73.29-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.88-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-50.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 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 offences1215.23140.00%
Shoplifting94.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.70600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.88100.00%
Other theft22.47-60.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.29125.00%
Other theft53.7066.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.06-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-40.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 offences1111.11175.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.5366.67%
Shoplifting42.06-20.00%
Other theft31.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.06100.00%
Shoplifting52.4725.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-25.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 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 offences69.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.470.00%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 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 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL21 9AN 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 Street Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Keaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bowdens Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clare Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Zion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Costly Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Manor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Westover Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1