PL19 8FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL19 8FB

PL19 8FB, West Devon has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population. This PL19 8FB 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 8FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 8FB, encompassing approximately 2358 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL19 8FB area, explore the PL19 8FB 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 (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL19 8FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • A386 with total crimes: 3
  • Maudlins Lane with total crimes: 1

PL19 8FB 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 offences47.21-63.64%
Other theft41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-71.43%
Other crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%

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 offences1113.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.66133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.97-25.00%
Public order42.54300.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-83.33%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.1210.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.66100.00%
Drugs63.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.54-72.73%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1115.69175.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.24100.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.18-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-60.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.4240.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-37.50%
Other theft32.1250.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order20.85100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.99-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson94.24800.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.82166.67%
Other theft23.390.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.660.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 202412
April 202414
March 202410
February 202411

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 202411
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249
February 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241

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 20242
February 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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 1 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

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 8FB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. A386
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maudlins Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Pepper Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Dathan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pixon Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1