EX21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX21

EX21, Torridge has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX21, encompassing approximately 4613 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pitt Hill with total crimes: 2

EX21 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX21

The postcode district are associated with the EX21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX21 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 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.12-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.73150.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.12-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson32.38-40.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-60.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0718.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.08400.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Other crime20.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.6910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.38200.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.6925.00%
Other crime32.170.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Beech Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Pitt Hill
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 4. Willow Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bonfire Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1