WESTCOTT, PL27 7HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL27 7HG

WESTCOTT, PL27 7HG, Cornwall has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This PL27 7HG 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 7HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL27 7HG, encompassing approximately 900 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL27 7HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dunveth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

WESTCOTT, PL27 7HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Shoplifting11.11-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.770.00%
Other theft14.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 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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A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Rowan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dunveth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Talmena Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1