PL8 2GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL8 2GZ

PL8 2GZ, South Hams has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population. This PL8 2GZ 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 2GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL8 2GZ, encompassing approximately 632 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL8 2GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Elm Tree Close with total crimes: 1
  • Gardeners Lane with total crimes: 1

PL8 2GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14.740.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons13.160.00%
Drugs11.580.00%

In July 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
Burglary24.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.16-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime27.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.580.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 4 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20242

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 2GZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Elm Tree Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Gardeners Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1