EX32 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32

EX32, North Devon has recorded a total of 231 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX32 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX32, encompassing approximately 24237 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-23.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-7.02% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)

EX32 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13

EX32 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX32

The postcode district are associated with the EX32, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX32 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 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences739.53-23.96%
Anti-social behaviour533.01-7.02%
Shoplifting282.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson231.169.52%
Public order160.95-5.88%
Drugs130.66160.00%
Other theft110.54-8.33%
Burglary70.45133.33%
Theft from the person40.29300.00%
Other crime20.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9610.23-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour573.96-6.56%
Shoplifting242.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.99-22.22%
Public order170.870.00%
Other theft120.70-7.69%
Other crime80.500.00%
Drugs50.33-66.67%
Burglary30.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.12-33.33%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9911.47-16.81%
Anti-social behaviour614.085.17%
Criminal damage and arson272.5228.57%
Shoplifting201.11-20.00%
Public order170.83-5.56%
Drugs150.7036.36%
Other theft130.6230.00%
Burglary120.54100.00%
Other crime80.5060.00%
Vehicle crime30.3350.00%
Theft from the person30.12200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11911.3921.43%
Anti-social behaviour584.919.43%
Shoplifting252.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson211.03-30.00%
Public order180.8720.00%
Drugs110.74120.00%
Other theft100.45-28.57%
Burglary60.41-14.29%
Other crime50.2566.67%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9810.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour534.0489.29%
Criminal damage and arson302.197.14%
Public order151.2425.00%
Shoplifting150.62-6.25%
Other theft140.6255.56%
Burglary70.58-12.50%
Possession of weapons60.29200.00%
Drugs50.25-28.57%
Other crime30.21-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.12200.00%
Vehicle crime20.120.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences707.76-25.53%
Criminal damage and arson282.8947.37%
Anti-social behaviour281.16-49.09%
Shoplifting161.1623.08%
Public order120.66-7.69%
Other theft90.50-40.00%
Burglary80.37300.00%
Drugs70.33-22.22%
Other crime40.29-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences949.65-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour553.88111.54%
Criminal damage and arson192.2718.75%
Other theft150.78-6.25%
Shoplifting130.62-13.33%
Public order130.54-13.33%
Drugs90.5428.57%
Other crime70.3716.67%
Theft from the person30.2950.00%
Burglary20.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Robbery10.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences968.759500.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.960.00%
Other theft161.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.660.00%
Public order150.660.00%
Shoplifting150.620.00%
Drugs70.620.00%
Other crime60.290.00%
Burglary60.250.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 746 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 82.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202496
July 202499
June 2024119
May 202498
April 202470
March 202494
February 202496
December 20231

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202457
July 202461
June 202458
May 202453
April 202428
March 202455
February 202426

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202427
June 202421
May 202430
April 202428
March 202419
February 202416

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 202418
May 202415
April 202412
March 202413
February 202415

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 202414
April 20249
March 202415
February 202416

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202415
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 202420
June 202425
May 202415
April 202416
March 202413
February 202415

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX32 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting18
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Old Station Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mermaid Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Norfolk Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lethaby Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Frankmarsh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kings Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Concorde Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 17. Woolbarn Lawn
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Convent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Carlyle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Osborne Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Water Lane Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. John Gay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Crookmans Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2