PL27 7DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL27 7DN

PL27 7DN, Cornwall has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This PL27 7DN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL27 postcode area, which has experienced 67 crimes and a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL27 7DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL27 7DN, encompassing approximately 1859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

PL27 7DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Platt with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Dunveth Road with total crimes: 2

PL27 7DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.6140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7766.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.0766.67%
Public order42.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.15200.00%
Other theft31.61200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.14-33.33%
Shoplifting43.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-50.00%
Drugs11.610.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.68-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.84-25.00%
Drugs13.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.0683.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.30200.00%
Public order23.230.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5350.00%
Drugs23.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%

In February 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 offences47.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202415
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

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.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL27 7DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Platt
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Dunveth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whiterock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Blackwell Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Foundry Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Polmorla Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lang Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1