EX17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX17

EX17, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX17 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX17, encompassing approximately 20587 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

EX17 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Glen Creedy Court with total crimes: 5
  • Blue Lane with total crimes: 4

EX17 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX17

The postcode district are associated with the EX17, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX17 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences505.00-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour122.43-52.00%
Drugs70.58133.33%
Public order60.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.29-37.50%
Burglary50.24-16.67%
Other crime40.24300.00%
Shoplifting40.19100.00%
Other theft40.19-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.1950.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.73-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour252.5338.89%
Other theft91.21-10.00%
Public order80.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.39-27.27%
Burglary60.39-50.00%
Drugs30.2950.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.10-66.67%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences566.4151.35%
Anti-social behaviour182.7212.50%
Burglary120.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.58-8.33%
Public order100.5366.67%
Other theft100.49-9.09%
Shoplifting60.49100.00%
Other crime30.290.00%
Theft from the person30.150.00%
Drugs20.15-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences374.71-31.48%
Anti-social behaviour161.8023.08%
Criminal damage and arson120.7871.43%
Other theft110.58-26.67%
Public order60.5350.00%
Drugs50.290.00%
Shoplifting30.24-62.50%
Burglary30.15-25.00%
Other crime30.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences545.9317.39%
Other theft152.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.73-31.58%
Shoplifting80.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.39-56.25%
Other crime60.340.00%
Drugs50.29150.00%
Burglary40.24-73.33%
Public order40.19-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.10100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences466.27-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour192.2318.75%
Criminal damage and arson160.9233.33%
Burglary150.78200.00%
Other theft120.73100.00%
Public order90.5880.00%
Shoplifting60.44-33.33%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-33.33%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.49-11.86%
Anti-social behaviour162.536.67%
Criminal damage and arson120.7850.00%
Shoplifting90.58350.00%
Other theft60.44-25.00%
Public order50.29-16.67%
Burglary50.24400.00%
Vehicle crime30.2450.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.05-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.05-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences595.345800.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.730.00%
Other theft80.390.00%
Public order60.390.00%
Possession of weapons40.290.00%
Drugs30.190.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Shoplifting20.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202452
July 202456
June 202437
May 202454
April 202446
March 202452
February 202459
November 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
March 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202425
July 202418
June 202416
May 202413
April 202419
March 202416
February 202415

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 202416
March 202412
February 20248

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 20243
May 20244
April 202415
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 202415
April 202412
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX17 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Glen Creedy Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Blue Lane
    Total4
    Drugs4
  • 4. Sunnymead
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Union Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Town View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Buller Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Landscore Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Willow Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Joseph Locke Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crediton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bowden Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brays Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Allison Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Exeter Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 20. Butts Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Newton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pump Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Court Barton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tower Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. The Burrowe
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Newcombes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clifford Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Meadow Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1