PL31 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL31 2LY

PL31 2LY, Cornwall has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.29 per 1,000 population. This PL31 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL31 2LY, encompassing approximately 3585 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL31 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallace Road with total crimes: 8
  • Higher Bore Street with total crimes: 7
  • Hillside Park with total crimes: 6

PL31 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.29-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson135.58116.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.63-33.33%
Drugs53.3525.00%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Other crime31.1250.00%
Public order20.84-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.5934.78%
Anti-social behaviour188.6520.00%
Public order85.0260.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.23100.00%
Drugs41.67300.00%
Shoplifting31.1250.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Robbery20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.57-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour156.41-21.05%
Other theft94.18350.00%
Public order52.5166.67%
Burglary31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-57.14%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour196.69-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.30-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.95300.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Other theft20.84-66.67%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.8566.67%
Violence and sexual offences185.58-41.94%
Criminal damage and arson85.020.00%
Other theft62.23200.00%
Drugs51.6725.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.8519.23%
Anti-social behaviour128.659.09%
Criminal damage and arson83.3533.33%
Drugs42.23300.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.3430.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.25-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.070.00%
Shoplifting31.67200.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.740.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202415
June 202419
May 202420
April 202412
March 202411
February 202417

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202431
July 202423
June 202424
May 202418
April 202431
March 202426
February 202420

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wallace Road
    Total8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Higher Bore Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Hillside Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kestenenn
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Barn Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mill Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harmer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A389
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. Fore Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Chapel Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Scarletts Well Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pool Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. An Gof Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Robartes Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Northey Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kew Klavji
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beacon Hill Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Town Arms Passage
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Crockwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1