EX39 2QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 2QJ

EX39 2QJ, Torridge has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.59 per 1,000 population. This EX39 2QJ 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 2QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 2QJ, encompassing approximately 2035 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

EX39 2QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Willet Street with total crimes: 5
  • The Quay with total crimes: 4

EX39 2QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.59-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson86.3960.00%
Shoplifting83.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.93-30.00%
Other theft33.44-25.00%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Public order10.49-80.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.52-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour106.88-16.67%
Shoplifting104.9166.67%
Public order54.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.4625.00%
Other theft42.46300.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.49-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.9313.04%
Anti-social behaviour1212.77-20.00%
Shoplifting65.89-40.00%
Public order62.9520.00%
Drugs52.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.46-42.86%
Other crime21.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.9127.78%
Anti-social behaviour1511.30-21.05%
Shoplifting107.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.91-12.50%
Public order53.440.00%
Drugs32.4650.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1931.93111.11%
Violence and sexual offences189.3312.50%
Shoplifting108.8411.11%
Criminal damage and arson84.91166.67%
Public order53.9366.67%
Drugs22.460.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.1023.08%
Anti-social behaviour97.86-25.00%
Shoplifting94.4250.00%
Public order34.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other theft20.98-50.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.16-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.3920.00%
Shoplifting65.89-14.29%
Other theft42.950.00%
Public order21.96-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.820.00%
Shoplifting74.910.00%
Public order53.440.00%
Other theft42.460.00%
Drugs31.960.00%
Theft from the person21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202426
June 202423
May 202418
April 202416
March 202413
February 202420

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 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 20247

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202415
May 202419
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Willet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Quay
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hart Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stella Maris Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Orchard Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridgeland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ropewalk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Kingsley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Newton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Mill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. A386
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1