HANDY CROSS, EX39 3DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 3DW

HANDY CROSS, EX39 3DW, Torridge has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This EX39 3DW 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 3DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 3DW, encompassing approximately 2792 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 3DW area, explore the EX39 3DW 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX39 3DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pridham Place with total crimes: 4
  • Leigh Road with total crimes: 2
  • Geneva Court with total crimes: 1

HANDY CROSS, EX39 3DW 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 Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37-50.00%
Other crime32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8071.43%
Anti-social behaviour34.30-40.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.01-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.51-16.67%
Burglary11.790.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.22100.00%
Theft from the person12.150.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.37125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.09-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.09-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson43.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Public order10.72-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.600.00%
Public order44.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20249
February 202413

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX39 3DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pridham Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Geneva Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Pynes Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stucley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Richard Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Buckland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. High View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1