EX39 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 2AF

EX39 2AF, Torridge has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.30 per 1,000 population. This EX39 2AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX39 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX39 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 2AF, encompassing approximately 2863 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 2AF area, explore the EX39 2AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX39 2AF area, visit the EX39 2AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

EX39 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Allhalland Street with total crimes: 5

EX39 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.304.76%
Anti-social behaviour117.68-8.33%
Shoplifting83.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7940.00%
Public order42.440.00%
Other theft31.40-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.40-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour127.33-40.00%
Shoplifting104.1966.67%
Other theft73.49600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-16.67%
Burglary51.75400.00%
Public order41.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.35-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3932.4839.29%
Anti-social behaviour2013.62-20.00%
Public order86.98-33.33%
Shoplifting62.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10-25.00%
Drugs52.1025.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.137.69%
Anti-social behaviour259.78-13.79%
Public order128.7350.00%
Shoplifting104.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.49-11.11%
Drugs42.7933.33%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2930.38107.14%
Violence and sexual offences2610.1318.18%
Shoplifting109.0811.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.49200.00%
Public order83.1433.33%
Drugs32.79200.00%
Other theft11.05-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.00-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour147.68-6.67%
Shoplifting94.8950.00%
Public order63.1420.00%
Other theft42.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-57.14%
Burglary21.050.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.4417.39%
Anti-social behaviour159.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.24250.00%
Shoplifting62.44-25.00%
Public order52.10-16.67%
Other theft51.7525.00%
Possession of weapons21.750.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.030.00%
Shoplifting83.490.00%
Public order62.790.00%
Other theft42.100.00%
Drugs41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202420
June 202425
May 202429
April 202414
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202439
June 202428
May 202426
April 202422
March 202427
February 202423

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX39 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Allhalland Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Willet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Quay
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hart Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stella Maris Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridgeland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Honestone Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bull Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lower Meddon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ropewalk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Kingsley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Market Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Silver Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Meddon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Mill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. A386
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1