EX22 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX22

EX22, Torridge has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX22 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX22, encompassing approximately 11993 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

EX22 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balsdon Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Claw Park with total crimes: 4

EX22 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX22

The postcode district are associated with the EX22, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX22 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 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.75-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour152.25150.00%
Public order101.25400.00%
Other theft90.8328.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Burglary10.08-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences284.42-15.15%
Other theft72.3375.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Burglary30.42200.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Public order20.17-81.82%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences335.5937.50%
Public order112.75450.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6725.00%
Other theft40.42100.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.0014.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.33-63.64%
Burglary40.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.170.00%
Public order20.17-71.43%
Other theft20.17-33.33%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Drugs20.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.42-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson111.75450.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.92166.67%
Public order70.6775.00%
Other theft30.58-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences395.003800.00%
Other theft63.250.00%
Public order40.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.330.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202428
May 202433
April 202424
March 202421
February 202439
July 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 202411
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 202411
February 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX22 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Balsdon Road
    Total6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Claw Park
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stanhope Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Braggs Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Oak Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Paradise Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Under Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victory Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ashtons Cottage
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pearson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Broad Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. The Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rectory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dobles Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Uplands Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Church Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Victoria Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Glovers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Parsons Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. The Mowhay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1