EX20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX20

EX20, West Devon has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX20, encompassing approximately 22134 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (35.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Greystone Hill with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 6

EX20 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX20

The postcode district are associated with the EX20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX20 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.6535.56%
Anti-social behaviour152.7625.00%
Other theft140.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.63500.00%
Public order90.54125.00%
Burglary50.410.00%
Drugs40.23100.00%
Shoplifting30.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences453.75-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour122.03-25.00%
Other theft70.54-22.22%
Burglary50.32-44.44%
Public order40.23-81.82%
Shoplifting30.18-40.00%
Drugs20.14-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.09-85.71%
Other crime10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences656.7320.37%
Public order222.941000.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.99-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.7227.27%
Other theft90.63-10.00%
Burglary90.41-43.75%
Drugs50.41-16.67%
Shoplifting50.23-37.50%
Possession of weapons20.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.09-90.00%
Other crime10.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences546.78-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour252.44-13.79%
Burglary161.1377.78%
Criminal damage and arson110.72-21.43%
Other theft100.5025.00%
Vehicle crime100.4566.67%
Shoplifting80.450.00%
Drugs60.36200.00%
Possession of weapons30.2750.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Public order20.09-86.67%
Other crime20.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences808.0937.93%
Anti-social behaviour293.6116.00%
Public order151.31275.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.68-22.22%
Burglary90.6380.00%
Other theft80.410.00%
Shoplifting80.3660.00%
Vehicle crime60.360.00%
Other crime40.2733.33%
Possession of weapons20.18-66.67%
Drugs20.09-50.00%
Robbery20.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.195700.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.130.00%
Other theft80.81300.00%
Possession of weapons60.360.00%
Burglary50.270.00%
Shoplifting50.230.00%
Drugs40.230.00%
Public order40.1833.33%
Other crime30.180.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.2750.00%
Other theft20.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80.59300.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.14-33.33%
Public order10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.36-25.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-50.00%
Other theft10.050.00%
Public order10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.45300.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.090.00%
Drugs10.050.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other theft10.050.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.05-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%
Other theft10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20242
May 202414
April 202411
March 202414
February 202418
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 202422
April 20242
March 202415
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202461
June 202445
May 202465
April 202454
March 202480
February 202458
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 202416
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 202416
April 202425
March 202429
February 202425
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
August 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 202410
March 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Greystone Hill
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft8
  • 3. Fore Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Nichols Nymett Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Goring-By-Sea (Station)
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Jacob'S Pool
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Butts Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. B3260
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Mayne Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Veale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Park Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Strawberry Fields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Richina Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Courtenay Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kempley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. East Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Stannary Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Legion Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Apple Orchard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. New Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Rectory Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Vicks Meadow
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stockleigh Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Chapel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. The Pastures
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Dry Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Holsworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1