NEWTON ROAD, EX39 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 2LJ

NEWTON ROAD, EX39 2LJ, Torridge has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.62 per 1,000 population. This EX39 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 2LJ, encompassing approximately 2276 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

EX39 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willet Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Hart Street with total crimes: 4

NEWTON ROAD, EX39 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson813.62300.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.51-14.29%
Shoplifting32.640.00%
Theft from the person21.320.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Robbery10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.74-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour73.5140.00%
Public order33.08-25.00%
Shoplifting31.3250.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9418.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.710.00%
Public order42.2033.33%
Drugs31.76200.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.88-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.9422.22%
Shoplifting84.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.51-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.20-58.33%
Public order32.20200.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.70140.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.95700.00%
Shoplifting53.5166.67%
Burglary12.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5428.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.95-37.50%
Shoplifting32.2050.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.1133.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.51-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson33.080.00%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Shoplifting21.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.710.00%
Public order42.640.00%
Shoplifting41.760.00%
Drugs31.760.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202413
June 202411
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 202413

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 202412
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244

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 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hart Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stella Maris Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orchard Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ropewalk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kingsley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Newton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. A386
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Westcombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1