FOREST VIEW, PL6 7RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 7RT

FOREST VIEW, PL6 7RT, South Hams has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.22 per 1,000 population. This PL6 7RT 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 7RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 7RT, encompassing approximately 2107 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 7RT 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

FOREST VIEW, PL6 7RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.22150.00%
Other theft32.37200.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-50.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.37100.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

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 offences21.42100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2775.00%
Vehicle crime13.320.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 offences42.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%

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 theft10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 6 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.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20242

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.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL6 7RT 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. Maple Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodend Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Woolwell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1