EX23 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX23 8LB

EX23 8LB, Cornwall has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.75 per 1,000 population. This EX23 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX23 8LB, encompassing approximately 1424 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

EX23 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Swallow Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Strand with total crimes: 3

EX23 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.21-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-78.57%
Other theft22.110.00%
Public order11.40-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1430.19366.67%
Violence and sexual offences119.8337.50%
Criminal damage and arson87.72166.67%
Shoplifting55.6266.67%
Other theft23.510.00%
Public order21.40-33.33%
Burglary11.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.62-62.50%
Public order32.110.00%
Shoplifting32.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-40.00%
Other crime22.110.00%
Robbery21.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.3611.11%
Anti-social behaviour87.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.62150.00%
Shoplifting43.51-20.00%
Drugs12.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.75125.00%
Shoplifting56.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-75.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.45700.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.62-63.64%
Shoplifting42.810.00%
Public order42.81100.00%
Other theft12.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In March 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 offences1114.7510.00%
Shoplifting47.72-73.33%
Public order22.81-60.00%
Other theft11.40-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1530.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.530.00%
Other theft67.020.00%
Public order54.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 202411
February 202410

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 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
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Swallow Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Strand
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Granville Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lansdown Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. King Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1