ORION DRIVE, PL9 8GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL9 8GL

ORION DRIVE, PL9 8GL, South Hams has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This PL9 8GL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL9 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL9 8GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL9 8GL, encompassing approximately 937 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

PL9 8GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynx Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Orion Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hercules Road with total crimes: 2

ORION DRIVE, PL9 8GL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.73-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.27-71.43%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.19-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour78.5316.67%
Other theft17.460.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.40200.00%
Possession of weapons13.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.46-44.44%
Other theft25.33100.00%
Other crime12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.19350.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.60-50.00%
Public order25.33100.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.8642.86%
Anti-social behaviour210.66-33.33%
Public order12.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.200.00%
Other theft12.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.270.00%
Vehicle crime13.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202414
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL9 8GL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lynx Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Orion Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hercules Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Serpens Vale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Vela Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Aquarius Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pisces Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1