EX23 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX23 8HJ

EX23 8HJ, Cornwall has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.28 per 1,000 population. This EX23 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX23 8HJ, encompassing approximately 739 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX23 8HJ area, explore the EX23 8HJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX23 8HJ area, visit the EX23 8HJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX23 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • The Strand with total crimes: 3
  • Golf House Road with total crimes: 1

EX23 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting620.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.11-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.060.00%
Public order14.06-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-92.31%
Burglary11.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1341.91333.33%
Violence and sexual offences717.5840.00%
Shoplifting49.4633.33%
Public order35.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0650.00%
Other theft14.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.34-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour36.7650.00%
Shoplifting34.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.06-60.00%
Other crime22.700.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Robbery12.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.39-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.46150.00%
Shoplifting46.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime25.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.70100.00%
Drugs12.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.69900.00%
Shoplifting513.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.70-80.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour521.63400.00%
Shoplifting46.760.00%
Public order45.410.00%
Drugs15.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.46-73.33%
Other theft15.41-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1540.560.00%
Other theft520.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.760.00%
Public order35.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 202415

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20244
February 20243

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202413
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Strand
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Golf House Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Granville Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lansdown Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. King Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1