PL8 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL8 2AL

PL8 2AL, South Hams has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.78 per 1,000 population. This PL8 2AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL8 postcode area, which has experienced 13 crimes and a crime rate of 2.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL8 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL8 2AL, encompassing approximately 737 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)

PL8 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Steer Point Road with total crimes: 2
  • Court View with total crimes: 1
  • Holmbush Way with total crimes: 1

PL8 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.78400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.78-50.00%
Other theft12.710.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.490.00%
Public order15.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.1450.00%
Drugs14.070.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20242

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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

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June 20241
March 20241

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

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May 20241

A total of 1 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.

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May 20241

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

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March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL8 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Steer Point Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Court View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holmbush Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cross Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1