WEST HILL, PL25 5EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL25 5EY

WEST HILL, PL25 5EY, Cornwall has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.08 per 1,000 population. This PL25 5EY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL25 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL25 5EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL25 5EY, encompassing approximately 2608 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL25 5EY area, explore the PL25 5EY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

PL25 5EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Grant'S Walk with total crimes: 4

WEST HILL, PL25 5EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.0876.92%
Anti-social behaviour138.8230.00%
Shoplifting54.98-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.9250.00%
Other theft31.15-50.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.86-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour104.98-33.33%
Shoplifting83.83-11.11%
Other theft63.070.00%
Public order32.30-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.83-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.4325.00%
Shoplifting95.7528.57%
Public order73.45-22.22%
Other theft62.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.300.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.1538.89%
Anti-social behaviour129.58-33.33%
Public order94.60800.00%
Shoplifting73.45-41.67%
Drugs22.68100.00%
Other theft20.77-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other crime10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.38-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.905.88%
Anti-social behaviour186.90-33.33%
Shoplifting126.90-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson114.60-21.43%
Other theft74.22-41.67%
Burglary42.68-20.00%
Other crime31.53200.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Public order10.77-80.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2739.86-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences1710.35-19.05%
Shoplifting176.5288.89%
Criminal damage and arson146.5255.56%
Other theft125.3771.43%
Public order54.6066.67%
Burglary51.9266.67%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Drugs31.1550.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3034.8850.00%
Violence and sexual offences2111.50-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson98.0550.00%
Shoplifting93.45-40.00%
Other theft73.4575.00%
Theft from the person42.680.00%
Public order31.53-50.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Drugs21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2635.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.970.00%
Shoplifting157.670.00%
Public order65.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.300.00%
Other theft42.300.00%
Drugs31.530.00%
Robbery31.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 202411
April 202414
March 20249
February 20246

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202422
June 202425
May 202418
April 202417
March 202421
February 202426

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202415
June 202412
May 202418
April 202427
March 202430
February 202420

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 202417
March 20249
February 202415

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 202412
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL25 5EY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 3. Grant'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Duke Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Truro Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ledrah Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Timber Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Moorland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Blowing House Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Tewington Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Robert Eliot Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Glenview
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Blowing House Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Market Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1