WAYSIDE, PL21 9AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL21 9AU

WAYSIDE, PL21 9AU, South Hams has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This PL21 9AU 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 9AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL21 9AU, encompassing approximately 2578 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL21 9AU area, explore the PL21 9AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL21 9AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fore Street with total crimes: 4
  • Park Street Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Keaton Road with total crimes: 2

WAYSIDE, PL21 9AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences65.43-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.33300.00%
Robbery11.550.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.7133.33%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-40.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.10400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.100.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-71.43%
Robbery10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.43250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.710.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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.

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September 20241
May 20241

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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September 20246
August 20247
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June 20248
May 20242
April 20247
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A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
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A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
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A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 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.

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August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
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February 20241

A total of 1 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.

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August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
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March 20244
February 20243

A total of 2 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.

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July 20241
April 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.

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July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL21 9AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fore Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Park Street Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Keaton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bowdens Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clare Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Zion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Manor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Westover Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1