PL7 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL7 5DB

PL7 5DB, South Hams has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.91 per 1,000 population. This PL7 5DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL7 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL7 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL7 5DB, encompassing approximately 158 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL7 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birchland Road with total crimes: 1
  • Fairway Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Blacklands Close with total crimes: 1

PL7 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft218.91100.00%
Possession of weapons112.610.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.610.00%
Possession of weapons16.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour112.610.00%
Drugs16.300.00%

In April 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery125.210.00%
Public order16.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 4 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL7 5DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birchland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fairway Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Blacklands Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1