EX38 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX38

EX38, Torridge has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX38 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX38, encompassing approximately 8272 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX38 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornmarket Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

EX38 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX38

The postcode district are associated with the EX38, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX38 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8137.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.33200.00%
Other theft61.090.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.51-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.45700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-62.50%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.63-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.69-20.00%
Other theft40.9733.33%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.12-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.044.17%
Criminal damage and arson103.02233.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.21100.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Shoplifting20.36-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.44-4.00%
Shoplifting62.90500.00%
Burglary50.73400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.36-40.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.4492.31%
Criminal damage and arson63.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.73-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.60100.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 202410
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 202425
April 202424
March 202425
February 202413

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX38 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cornmarket Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hayes Cross
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Linden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Victory Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Trafalgar Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. South Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. John Howe Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Dodscott Cross
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Torridge View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Stonemans Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sandfords Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Jubilee Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Caddywell Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Roscoff Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Morton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Dick Hills Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Darracott
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. New Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Rectory Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Pitt Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. College Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Beech Road
    Total1
    Public order1