WHITCHURCH ROAD, PL19 9BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL19 9BB

WHITCHURCH ROAD, PL19 9BB, West Devon has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This PL19 9BB 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 9BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 9BB, encompassing approximately 1861 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL19 9BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A386 with total crimes: 3
  • Plymouth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Downlea with total crimes: 1

WHITCHURCH ROAD, PL19 9BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45-40.00%
Other theft33.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.37500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.67233.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.37-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-57.14%
Drugs11.610.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9940.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.76-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Drugs11.07-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.690.00%
Drugs22.690.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.60-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-25.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.840.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245

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
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March 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

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August 20241
June 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 1 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.

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July 20241

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

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March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A386
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Plymouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Downlea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dathan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Crelake Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pixon Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ransum Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Daucus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1