PL7 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL7 5HZ

PL7 5HZ, South Hams has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This PL7 5HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL7 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL7 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL7 5HZ, encompassing approximately 870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL7 5HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summerlands Close with total crimes: 2
  • Walnut Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Cypress Close with total crimes: 1

PL7 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.05100.00%
Other theft24.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.050.00%
Other theft14.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.450.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.90100.00%
Other theft24.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.750.00%
Vehicle crime12.300.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.900.00%
Public order12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
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A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20244
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A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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.

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

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June 20241

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

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February 20241

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

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February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Summerlands Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Walnut Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cypress Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashleigh Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1