WESTCOMBE LANE, EX39 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 3JQ

WESTCOMBE LANE, EX39 3JQ, Torridge has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.26 per 1,000 population. This EX39 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 3JQ, encompassing approximately 3457 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

EX39 3JQ 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

WESTCOMBE LANE, EX39 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences89.26-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour72.31-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0266.67%
Other theft31.450.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.99-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.7666.67%
Public order52.890.00%
Shoplifting31.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.15122.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.78-40.00%
Public order51.740.00%
Other crime31.450.00%
Shoplifting20.87-75.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.99-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.89-60.87%
Shoplifting82.6060.00%
Public order52.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-55.56%
Drugs11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.0464.29%
Anti-social behaviour126.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.47350.00%
Shoplifting52.6066.67%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.687.69%
Anti-social behaviour64.05-25.00%
Shoplifting31.7450.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-77.78%
Public order10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.76800.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6033.33%
Other theft32.310.00%
Shoplifting20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.280.00%
Public order63.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.740.00%
Shoplifting41.740.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20249
February 20241

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202420
June 20249
May 202423
April 202414
March 202413
February 202413

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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
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 3JQ 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. Stella Maris Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Honestone Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ropewalk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kingsley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Newton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. A386
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Westcombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1