LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL31 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL31 2AL

LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL31 2AL, Cornwall has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This PL31 2AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL31 postcode area, which has experienced 162 crimes and a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL31 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL31 2AL, encompassing approximately 1639 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL31 2AL area, explore the PL31 2AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL31 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Crowles View with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

LAUNCESTON ROAD, PL31 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.54-33.33%
Other theft32.4450.00%
Shoplifting31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-50.00%
Drugs11.22-50.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.660.00%
Shoplifting32.440.00%
Burglary31.8350.00%
Public order31.83200.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-60.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Drugs21.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.05100.00%
Burglary22.44-33.33%
Public order11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.540.00%
Burglary33.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other theft21.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.66100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.54-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.66100.00%
Other crime22.440.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft810.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-66.67%
Shoplifting11.22-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.980.00%
Other theft43.660.00%
Shoplifting22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL31 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Crowles View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Abbots Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Penquite Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wingfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tanners Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1