PL27 9BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL27 9BU

PL27 9BU, Cornwall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population. This PL27 9BU 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 9BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL27 9BU, encompassing approximately 2111 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: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

PL27 9BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • The Platt with total crimes: 3
  • Fernleigh Crescent with total crimes: 3

PL27 9BU 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 behaviour79.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.37-66.67%
Other theft22.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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 offences1514.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.100.00%
Public order42.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Burglary11.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.00-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.84-28.57%
Shoplifting42.370.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.42-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour75.21-12.50%
Drugs13.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-83.33%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.21116.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.79200.00%
Public order22.840.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%

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 offences66.63-14.29%
Drugs22.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.310.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 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 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202415
June 20246
May 202411
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 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.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 9BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Platt
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Fernleigh Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Two Trees
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Whiterock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Blackwell Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Foundry Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Polmorla Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lang Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Guineaport Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Queens Park
    Total1
    Other theft1