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

Overview of Crime in PL19 9BQ

WHITCHURCH ROAD, PL19 9BQ, West Devon has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This PL19 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 9BQ, encompassing approximately 1677 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PL19 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Mulberry Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Willow Road with total crimes: 1

WHITCHURCH ROAD, PL19 9BQ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3725.00%
Shoplifting22.98100.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In August 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 offences45.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.38-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.56200.00%
Drugs23.580.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.17-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.77150.00%
Public order12.980.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.170.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

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

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A total of 5 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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A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

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

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Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Mulberry Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Willow Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1