PL19 9AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL19 9AS

PL19 9AS, West Devon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population. This PL19 9AS 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 9AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 9AS, encompassing approximately 1776 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PL19 9AS area, explore the PL19 9AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

PL19 9AS Crime Hotspots

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

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

PL19 9AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.56-80.00%

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 offences1118.01-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson76.19133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.940.00%
Public order53.38400.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Drugs10.56-83.33%
Other crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.9655.56%
Anti-social behaviour67.8820.00%
Drugs63.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.38-72.73%
Other theft21.69-33.33%
Shoplifting21.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1121.3957.14%
Violence and sexual offences96.19-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour55.07150.00%
Shoplifting42.810.00%
Other theft32.250.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.8927.27%
Criminal damage and arson77.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.94-50.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

In April 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 offences1117.45-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.94-33.33%
Other theft32.2550.00%
Robbery21.690.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order21.13100.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.459.09%
Criminal damage and arson76.76600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.94100.00%
Other theft23.380.00%
Shoplifting21.13100.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

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 offences1110.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.190.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202414
June 20249
May 202414
April 202411
March 202412
February 202411

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20242
March 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 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 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 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.

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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 9AS 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. Downlea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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
  • 12. Pixon Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1