EX31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31

EX31, North Devon has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX31 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX31, encompassing approximately 28716 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (3.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)

EX31 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

EX31 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX31

The postcode district are associated with the EX31, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX31 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 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.573.17%
Anti-social behaviour242.26-27.27%
Shoplifting160.8477.78%
Public order150.5625.00%
Other theft120.5271.43%
Criminal damage and arson110.4210.00%
Drugs70.38250.00%
Other crime70.24133.33%
Vehicle crime20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences635.0818.87%
Anti-social behaviour332.1922.22%
Public order121.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.42-33.33%
Shoplifting90.350.00%
Other theft70.310.00%
Burglary40.240.00%
Other crime30.14-40.00%
Drugs20.10-66.67%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.67-7.02%
Anti-social behaviour271.8535.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.94114.29%
Public order120.5250.00%
Shoplifting90.4280.00%
Other theft70.3140.00%
Drugs60.2450.00%
Other crime50.2125.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.007.55%
Anti-social behaviour201.9825.00%
Public order80.70-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.28-66.67%
Other theft50.24-44.44%
Shoplifting50.17-54.55%
Other crime40.17-42.86%
Drugs40.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.140.00%
Burglary10.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%
Robbery10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.84-7.02%
Criminal damage and arson211.85250.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.73-23.81%
Shoplifting110.5683.33%
Public order100.3825.00%
Other theft90.3528.57%
Other crime70.31133.33%
Burglary30.24-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.10200.00%
Drugs20.10100.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.07100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.0021.28%
Anti-social behaviour211.98-8.70%
Public order80.730.00%
Other theft70.28-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson60.24-40.00%
Shoplifting60.2120.00%
Burglary40.21-50.00%
Other crime30.1450.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Drugs10.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.03-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences474.39-16.07%
Anti-social behaviour231.6415.00%
Other theft160.8045.45%
Criminal damage and arson100.56-9.09%
Public order80.3560.00%
Burglary80.280.00%
Shoplifting50.280.00%
Drugs30.170.00%
Other crime20.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.07-33.33%
Robbery10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences564.112700.00%
Anti-social behaviour201.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.700.00%
Other theft110.380.00%
Public order50.380.00%
Shoplifting50.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.170.00%
Drugs30.100.00%
Other crime20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.070.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft20.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202463
July 202453
June 202457
May 202453
April 202457
March 202447
February 202456
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202415
June 20247
May 202421
April 20246
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202433
July 202427
June 202420
May 202416
April 202421
March 202423
February 202420

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 202416
February 202411

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX31 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order11
    Shoplifting9
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sampsons Plantation
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Walters Field
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Taw Wharf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Fair View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pilton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bradiford
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upcott Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Exe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Staggers Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mead Park Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bickington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. John Penrose Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Woodville
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lynhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Station Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Barnstaple
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Old Sticklepath Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Shirwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Rookbear Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sherratt'S Oak
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Greenmeadow Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Raleigh Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Westaway Plain
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Westaway Heights
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1