EX18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX18

EX18, North Devon has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX18, encompassing approximately 3462 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

EX18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Land Park with total crimes: 4
  • East Street with total crimes: 4
  • Leigh Villas with total crimes: 2

EX18 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX18

The postcode district are associated with the EX18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX18 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary65.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.16-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.470.00%
Public order22.310.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Other crime21.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.62-16.67%
Other theft22.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.47-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.89100.00%
Burglary21.160.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Other crime41.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
May 20242
April 202410
March 202412
February 20246

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 202412
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Land Park
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 2. East Street
    Total4
    Burglary4
  • 3. Leigh Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. South Molton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Beacon Rise
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Fore Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Cobley Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2