PL19 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL19 8HJ

PL19 8HJ, West Devon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.78 per 1,000 population. This PL19 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 8HJ, encompassing approximately 1675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PL19 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Way with total crimes: 2
  • Plymouth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Crelake Park with total crimes: 1

PL19 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.78600.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.58-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-66.67%
Other theft11.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.58300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs34.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.39-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

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August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL19 8HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Trinity Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Plymouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Crelake Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pixon Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ransum Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Daucus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1