Overview of Crime in PL9 8GU
PL9 8GU, South Hams has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.08 per 1,000 population. This PL9 8GU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL9 postcode area, which has experienced 103 crimes and a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this PL9 8GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL9 8GU, encompassing approximately 995 residents.
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Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
- Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
- Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
- Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
PL9 8GU Crime Hotspots The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
- Hercules Road with total crimes: 5
- Orion Drive with total crimes: 2
- Aquarius Drive with total crimes: 2
Detailed Crime Data Analysis
Monthly Trends
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 19.08 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 8.03 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 7.03 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.00 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 24.10 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 14.06 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.03 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.01 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 16.07 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 7.03 | -44.44% |
| Other theft | 2 | 5.02 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 18.08 | 350.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 9.04 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 5.02 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 13.05 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 10.04 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 13.05 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 7.03 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 8.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 4.02 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.01 | 0.00% |
Crime by Type
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
Crime by Location in August 2024
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL9 8GU postcode area is presented below.
- 1. Hercules Road
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
- 2. Orion Drive
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 3. Aquarius Drive
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
- 4. Perseus Crescent
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 5. Gemini Road
- 6. Capella Drive
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 7. Lynx Lane
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 8. Canis Mews
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
- 9. Centaur Mews
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 10. Volans Lane
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
- 11. Corvus Mews
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
- 12. Titan Avenue
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |