HIGHFIELD VIEW, PL5 4BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 4BY

HIGHFIELD VIEW, PL5 4BY, South Hams has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.67 per 1,000 population. This PL5 4BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL5 postcode area, which has experienced 369 crimes and a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL5 4BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 4BY, encompassing approximately 1498 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL5 4BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mary Dean Close with total crimes: 2
  • Whitsoncross Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Highfield View with total crimes: 1

HIGHFIELD VIEW, PL5 4BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.67-72.73%
Public order12.000.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.34175.00%
Public order17.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6733.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.67-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.00-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.340.00%
Public order11.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.67300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 4BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mary Dean Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Whitsoncross Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Highfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1