EX39 2WZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 2WZ

EX39 2WZ, Torridge has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.91 per 1,000 population. This EX39 2WZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX39 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX39 2WZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 2WZ, encompassing approximately 2393 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

EX39 2WZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • The Quay with total crimes: 8

EX39 2WZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.91-52.63%
Shoplifting107.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.18-44.44%
Burglary64.180.00%
Other theft62.51500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.510.00%
Public order42.09-42.86%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3836.3540.74%
Anti-social behaviour1815.88-18.18%
Public order77.52-41.67%
Shoplifting62.93-40.00%
Drugs52.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.09-50.00%
Other crime22.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.84100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2737.1922.73%
Anti-social behaviour2211.28-18.52%
Public order129.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.0142.86%
Shoplifting104.180.00%
Drugs44.1833.33%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2733.01107.69%
Violence and sexual offences2211.284.76%
Shoplifting109.1911.11%
Public order84.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.34133.33%
Drugs32.93200.00%
Other theft11.25-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.49-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour138.78-7.14%
Shoplifting95.4350.00%
Public order63.7620.00%
Other theft42.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-57.14%
Burglary21.250.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 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 offences2226.3310.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.1940.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.85250.00%
Shoplifting62.93-25.00%
Public order52.510.00%
Other theft42.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%

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 offences2024.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.360.00%
Shoplifting84.180.00%
Public order53.340.00%
Other theft42.090.00%
Drugs41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202438
June 202427
May 202422
April 202421
March 202422
February 202420

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202418
June 202422
May 202427
April 202413
March 202414
February 202410

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Quay
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridgeland Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Allhalland Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willet Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chingswell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A386
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Stella Maris Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Park Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Market Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Buttgarden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Higher Gunstone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Coldharbour
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Hart Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Lower Gunstone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ropewalk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1