EX34 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34

EX34, North Devon has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.63 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

EX34 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 10

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences568.63-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour303.38-6.25%
Public order131.81225.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.78-21.43%
Other theft90.66-18.18%
Other crime70.5475.00%
Shoplifting70.42-53.33%
Drugs50.4266.67%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Burglary20.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences779.9660.42%
Anti-social behaviour324.6533.33%
Shoplifting151.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.91-6.67%
Other theft110.840.00%
Public order40.66-50.00%
Other crime40.2433.33%
Drugs30.240.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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%

Crime by Type

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202477
July 202448
June 202457
May 202466
April 202447
March 202439
February 202444
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202432
July 202424
June 202439
May 202433
April 202416
March 202426
February 202415

A total of 80 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
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 202415
March 202410
February 20246

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202415
June 20248
May 202414
April 202412
March 202415
February 20245

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20249
June 202416
May 202421
April 202421
March 202418
February 20247

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
March 20245

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Victoria Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Arcade Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sandy Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Marlborough Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Foreland View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Slade Valley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bradwell Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Riversdale Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Greenclose Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Runnacleave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sommers' Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Worth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ossaborough Lane
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Torrs Walk Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Horne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. The Strand
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Princess Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Broad Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Headlands View Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Langleigh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1