BUCKLAND CLOSE, EX39 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 5AJ

BUCKLAND CLOSE, EX39 5AJ, Torridge has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This EX39 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 5AJ, encompassing approximately 2373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 5AJ area, explore the EX39 5AJ 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 (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX39 5AJ 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
  • Pynes Lane with total crimes: 1

BUCKLAND CLOSE, EX39 5AJ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Other crime20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.210.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.53-40.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.37150.00%
Public order12.110.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-71.43%
Other theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.90-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Public order10.84-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

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 offences139.270.00%
Public order45.480.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20247
February 202413

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242

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

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September 20242
June 20241
April 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.

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August 20241
June 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.

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July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

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 5AJ 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. Pynes Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stucley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Richard Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Buckland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1