PL19 9AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL19 9AX

PL19 9AX, West Devon has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This PL19 9AX 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 9AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 9AX, encompassing approximately 2008 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PL19 9AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Devon Business Park with total crimes: 4
  • Plymouth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Downlea with total crimes: 1

PL19 9AX 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.47-16.67%
Other theft42.49300.00%
Shoplifting21.99100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In August 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 offences68.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-33.33%
Burglary11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.96300.00%
Shoplifting43.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-80.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-66.67%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.99200.00%
Other theft21.49-66.67%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.4650.00%
Other theft62.9950.00%
Drugs22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.49-33.33%
Other theft41.99100.00%
Shoplifting21.99100.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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
March 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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.

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August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 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 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.

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June 20241

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

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May 20241
April 20242

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

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February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL19 9AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Devon Business Park
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Plymouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Downlea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dathan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Crelake Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pixon Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ransum Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Daucus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willow Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1