PL26 8WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL26 8WJ

PL26 8WJ, Cornwall has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.77 per 1,000 population. This PL26 8WJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL26 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL26 8WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL26 8WJ, encompassing approximately 812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL26 8WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roche Road with total crimes: 4
  • Carnsmerry with total crimes: 3
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 2

PL26 8WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.9250.00%
Public order23.69100.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-75.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson413.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.92-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.69-71.43%
Public order12.460.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.46250.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.61-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson18.61-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour823.3814.29%
Criminal damage and arson59.8466.67%
Violence and sexual offences26.15-71.43%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour727.07-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences78.6116.67%
Public order48.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.9250.00%
Drugs13.690.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour822.15700.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.84-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson27.380.00%
Public order22.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL26 8WJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Roche Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Carnsmerry
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Netley Meadow
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosevear Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1