PL19 1SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL19 1SU

PL19 1SU, West Devon has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population. This PL19 1SU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL19 postcode area, which has experienced 68 crimes and a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL19 1SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 1SU, encompassing approximately 1744 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL19 1SU area, explore the PL19 1SU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL19 1SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • A386 with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

PL19 1SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.60-55.56%
Other theft42.290.00%
Shoplifting22.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Other crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6112.50%
Public order45.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.57-80.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.90-27.27%
Drugs54.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.87-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Other theft21.72-33.33%
Shoplifting21.15-50.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.310.00%
Shoplifting44.01300.00%
Drugs32.29200.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.4822.22%
Criminal damage and arson76.31-12.50%
Burglary24.010.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.6228.57%
Criminal damage and arson85.16166.67%
Other theft34.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-25.00%
Robbery21.720.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.15-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29-25.00%
Shoplifting21.72100.00%
Other theft11.15-66.67%
Drugs10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.870.00%
Other theft32.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.720.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 202411
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245

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

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL19 1SU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 2. A386
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quant Park
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Taylor Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Elbow Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Brook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Pepper Street
    Total1
    Other theft1