PL21 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL21 9EQ

PL21 9EQ, South Hams has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.14 per 1,000 population. This PL21 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL21 9EQ, encompassing approximately 313 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL21 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • New Park Road with total crimes: 2

PL21 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft219.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.38-60.00%
Shoplifting16.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.950.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson215.95100.00%
Burglary16.380.00%
Drugs13.190.00%
Public order13.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft222.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.380.00%
Other crime13.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.190.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs19.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.190.00%
Other theft13.19-50.00%

In April 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 behaviour222.330.00%
Other theft26.380.00%
Public order16.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.190.00%
Shoplifting13.190.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson319.140.00%
Other theft29.57100.00%
Shoplifting16.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.330.00%
Other crime19.570.00%
Other theft13.190.00%
Shoplifting13.190.00%
Vehicle crime13.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243

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

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July 20241

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
May 20241

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

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July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
April 20242

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

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June 20241
February 20241

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

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February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. New Park Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1