PL19 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL19 8BB

PL19 8BB, West Devon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.71 per 1,000 population. This PL19 8BB 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 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 8BB, encompassing approximately 2065 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL19 8BB area, explore the PL19 8BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL19 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • A386 with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

PL19 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.71-54.55%
Other theft52.420.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-60.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-85.71%
Public order10.48-75.00%

In August 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 offences1115.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.3375.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.39-16.67%
Public order42.42300.00%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.48-83.33%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.3350.00%
Drugs62.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.90-63.64%
Other theft21.94-33.33%
Shoplifting20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.33-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson115.3337.50%
Shoplifting45.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9433.33%
Drugs31.9450.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.87-40.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.438.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.29-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.87-37.50%
Other theft32.4250.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.97-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.469.09%
Criminal damage and arson95.81350.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.36100.00%
Other theft23.87-33.33%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.330.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 202413
April 202413
March 202412
February 202411

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 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244

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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 8BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. A386
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Rocky Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Quant Park
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Taylor Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Elbow Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Brook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pepper Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Dathan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1