BLACKTHORN CLOSE, PL6 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 7HW

BLACKTHORN CLOSE, PL6 7HW, South Hams has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population. This PL6 7HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL6 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL6 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 7HW, encompassing approximately 1978 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL6 7HW area, explore the PL6 7HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL6 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bracken Close with total crimes: 4
  • Holmer Down with total crimes: 2
  • Merlin Close with total crimes: 1

BLACKTHORN CLOSE, PL6 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06100.00%
Other theft33.03200.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5450.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.02-50.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.06100.00%
Other theft24.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241

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

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September 20241
May 20242

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

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September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

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

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August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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

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August 20241
February 20241

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

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July 20241

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

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July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL6 7HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bracken Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Holmer Down
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Merlin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Woodend Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hawthorn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Eco Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woolwell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1