EX34 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34

EX34, North Devon has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX34 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX34, encompassing approximately 16574 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

EX34 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6

EX34 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX34

The postcode district are associated with the EX34, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX34 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 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences487.72-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour242.90-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson151.4587.50%
Other theft110.91-8.33%
Shoplifting90.66-43.75%
Public order80.5460.00%
Burglary40.48300.00%
Drugs30.2450.00%
Other crime30.18-40.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences578.99-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour393.4418.18%
Shoplifting162.35-23.81%
Other theft120.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.72-42.86%
Public order50.480.00%
Other crime50.3066.67%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Drugs20.12-80.00%
Burglary10.12-80.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6610.1440.43%
Anti-social behaviour333.98106.25%
Shoplifting211.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.2716.67%
Drugs100.840.00%
Other theft60.60-60.00%
Burglary50.3666.67%
Public order50.30-16.67%
Other crime30.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences477.4220.51%
Shoplifting212.8416.67%
Anti-social behaviour161.27-38.46%
Other theft150.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.91-20.00%
Public order60.720.00%
Burglary30.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences398.27-11.36%
Anti-social behaviour262.3573.33%
Shoplifting181.57157.14%
Criminal damage and arson151.09200.00%
Other theft100.9166.67%
Burglary60.60100.00%
Public order60.36500.00%
Drugs50.360.00%
Other crime40.300.00%
Vehicle crime40.24-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences445.554300.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.650.00%
Shoplifting70.910.00%
Other theft60.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.360.00%
Vehicle crime50.300.00%
Other crime40.300.00%
Burglary30.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Public order10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202439
May 202433
April 202416
March 202426
February 202415

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20248
May 202414
April 202412
March 202415
February 20245

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202448
June 202457
May 202466
April 202447
March 202439
February 202444
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 202415
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
March 20245

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202416
May 202421
April 202421
March 202418
February 20247

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX34 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Ossaborough Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Slade Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Riversdale Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Springfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Worth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Oak Tree Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hermitage Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 12. Pine Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Rockfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Burnside Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Cross Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Meridian Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Regent Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Oxford Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Marlborough Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Croftswood Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Corn Mill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Watermouth Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. Promenade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Bowling Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Willingcott Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1