PUFFIN CLOSE, EX23 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX23 8BQ

PUFFIN CLOSE, EX23 8BQ, Cornwall has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.31 per 1,000 population. This EX23 8BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX23 postcode area, which has experienced 75 crimes and a crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX23 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX23 8BQ, encompassing approximately 1939 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX23 8BQ area, explore the EX23 8BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

EX23 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Primrose Road with total crimes: 3
  • Perrily Mount with total crimes: 2

PUFFIN CLOSE, EX23 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.58-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-20.00%
Public order22.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.44-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour55.6766.67%
Shoplifting52.5866.67%
Public order32.58200.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.92100.00%
Shoplifting37.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-50.00%
Other theft11.55-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft912.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.64-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour63.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.17137.50%
Other theft99.80350.00%
Shoplifting44.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-33.33%
Other crime22.060.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.86-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.13-53.85%
Shoplifting43.09100.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.53550.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.70-18.18%
Public order34.640.00%
Shoplifting21.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.340.00%
Shoplifting45.670.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202414
June 20247
May 202419
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 202413
February 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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
June 20241

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

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July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX23 8BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Primrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Perrily Mount
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wigeon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Treleven Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bartlett Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pintail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1