POTACRE STREET, EX38 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX38 8BH

POTACRE STREET, EX38 8BH, Torridge has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.44 per 1,000 population. This EX38 8BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX38 postcode area, which has experienced 23 crimes and a crime rate of 2.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX38 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX38 8BH, encompassing approximately 2029 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

EX38 8BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Howe Close with total crimes: 2
  • Victory Way with total crimes: 1
  • Stonemans Lane with total crimes: 1

POTACRE STREET, EX38 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.44-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-60.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.84900.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.93400.00%
Public order32.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-33.33%
Burglary10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-85.71%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

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 offences76.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4566.67%
Public order12.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.39250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.99-66.67%
Public order10.990.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.39500.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.96-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.86233.33%
Vehicle crime34.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-60.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 202410
February 20243

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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX38 8BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. John Howe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Victory Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stonemans Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cornmarket Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Potacre Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1