THE PLAINS, TQ9 5DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TQ9 5DL

THE PLAINS, TQ9 5DL, South Hams has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This TQ9 5DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TQ9 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TQ9 5DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TQ9 5DL, encompassing approximately 2553 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

TQ9 5DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 14
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Windeatt Square with total crimes: 2

THE PLAINS, TQ9 5DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.53-30.00%
Shoplifting72.7475.00%
Other theft52.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96100.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.40100.00%
Shoplifting43.92100.00%
Other theft31.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.35200.00%
Other theft52.35-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.96-44.44%
Drugs21.960.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.0512.50%
Other theft83.52-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson23.13-75.00%
Shoplifting20.78-50.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1316.0530.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.1360.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.13-14.29%
Shoplifting42.35-33.33%
Burglary11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1015.2711.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1375.00%
Shoplifting62.74500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.35-16.67%
Public order11.96-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.75-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.350.00%
Public order41.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-42.86%
Burglary11.570.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.660.00%
Other theft104.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 202412

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 202410

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TQ9 5DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Coronation Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mill Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Windeatt Square
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fore Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Sawmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ticklemore Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Somerset Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seymour Place
    Total1
    Drugs1