BIRCH CLOSE, PL6 7ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL6 7ST

BIRCH CLOSE, PL6 7ST, South Hams has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.43 per 1,000 population. This PL6 7ST 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 7ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL6 7ST, encompassing approximately 1750 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL6 7ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larch Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Churchlands Close with total crimes: 1
  • Maple Way with total crimes: 1

BIRCH CLOSE, PL6 7ST 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.43400.00%
Vehicle crime12.860.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.14100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.57-75.00%

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 offences43.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%

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 theft11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

Crime by Type

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

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A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

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Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larch Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Churchlands Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Maple Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodend Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1