PL19 9HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL19 9HW

PL19 9HW, West Devon has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This PL19 9HW 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 9HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL19 9HW, encompassing approximately 1580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

PL19 9HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • A386 with total crimes: 3
  • Downlea with total crimes: 1
  • Campion Rise with total crimes: 1

PL19 9HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.690.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.3912.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.69400.00%
Public order23.160.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3360.00%
Other theft15.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.02-44.44%
Drugs33.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.55350.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.69-11.11%
Other crime15.060.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson98.23800.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.69-66.67%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.80100.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.330.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 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.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A386
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Downlea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Campion Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tavy Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1