BREAKWATER ROAD, EX23 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX23 8LQ

BREAKWATER ROAD, EX23 8LQ, Cornwall has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.70 per 1,000 population. This EX23 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX23 8LQ, encompassing approximately 598 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

EX23 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Strand with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BREAKWATER ROAD, EX23 8LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting316.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.34-85.71%
Burglary13.340.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1441.75600.00%
Violence and sexual offences623.3820.00%
Shoplifting210.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.34-33.33%
Public order13.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.71-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson38.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.010.00%
Robbery13.340.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.3912.50%
Shoplifting415.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.6850.00%
Drugs15.01-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.39700.00%
Shoplifting313.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.01100.00%
Drugs23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.34-80.00%
Other theft11.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour521.710.00%
Public order48.35300.00%
Shoplifting26.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.36-28.57%
Shoplifting28.35-75.00%
Public order13.34-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting845.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.360.00%
Other theft411.690.00%
Public order46.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20243

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20244

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Strand
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Granville Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lansdown Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1