EX39 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 2LQ

EX39 2LQ, Torridge has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This EX39 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 2LQ, encompassing approximately 2230 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 2LQ area, explore the EX39 2LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

EX39 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willet Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Stella Maris Court with total crimes: 3

EX39 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.24-37.50%
Shoplifting32.240.00%
Theft from the person21.340.00%
Other theft10.90-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.55-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.59166.67%
Public order33.59-25.00%
Shoplifting31.3450.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2157.14%
Public order44.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79-25.00%
Shoplifting21.34-75.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In June 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
Shoplifting811.6560.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.59-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.14-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-55.56%
Public order21.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.2411.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.48125.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.03600.00%
Shoplifting53.1466.67%
Burglary12.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9780.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.03-50.00%
Shoplifting31.7950.00%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.9760.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.59-50.00%
Other theft32.2450.00%
Shoplifting21.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.480.00%
Shoplifting42.240.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 202410

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245

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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX39 2LQ 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. Stella Maris Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orchard Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ropewalk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kingsley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Newton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. A386
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Westcombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1