PL31 2SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL31 2SS

PL31 2SS, Cornwall has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.02 per 1,000 population. This PL31 2SS 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 2SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL31 2SS, encompassing approximately 3054 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PL31 2SS 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 2SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.02-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson116.2283.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.60-33.33%
Drugs43.270.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Public order20.98-66.67%
Other crime20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.959.09%
Anti-social behaviour157.867.14%
Public order64.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.96100.00%
Drugs41.96300.00%
Shoplifting21.31100.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.01-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour147.2016.67%
Other theft64.58500.00%
Public order41.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-50.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Public order30.9850.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.7080.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.89-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson93.9328.57%
Drugs52.9525.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.0244.44%
Anti-social behaviour108.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.2740.00%
Drugs42.29300.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.89-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.620.00%
Public order31.64200.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.910.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 202422
June 202424
May 202412
April 202426
March 202418
February 202415

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202414
June 202412
May 202418
April 202410
March 20248
February 202419

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL31 2SS 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. Mill Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Harmer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A389
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Fore Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Chapel Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Opies Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scarletts Well Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Robartes Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dymond Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beacon Hill Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1