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

Overview of Crime in EX39 3JQ

WESTCOMBE LANE, EX39 3JQ, Torridge has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.99 per 1,000 population. This EX39 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 3JQ, encompassing approximately 3457 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 3JQ area, explore the EX39 3JQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX39 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copp'S Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 3

WESTCOMBE LANE, EX39 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 7 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Copp'S Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lime Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Willet Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chingswell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A386
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Stella Maris Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Elmdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Higher Gunstone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coldharbour
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Hart Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lower Gunstone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ropewalk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Westcombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Belvoir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. York Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cottingham Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1