EX8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8

EX8, East Devon has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EX8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EX8, encompassing approximately 38459 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-30.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-34.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

EX8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • The Strand with total crimes: 5

EX8 Crime Map

Postcodes in EX8

The postcode district are associated with the EX8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EX8 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 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences865.23-30.08%
Anti-social behaviour322.24-34.69%
Criminal damage and arson240.83-29.41%
Other theft130.6230.00%
Shoplifting100.3411.11%
Public order100.26-54.55%
Other crime60.26-60.00%
Drugs50.16-37.50%
Burglary40.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.1033.33%
Theft from the person30.1050.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1237.3326.80%
Anti-social behaviour493.2048.48%
Criminal damage and arson341.2725.93%
Public order220.88100.00%
Other crime150.57275.00%
Other theft100.39-28.57%
Shoplifting90.2650.00%
Drugs80.23100.00%
Burglary50.21-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.13-50.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences975.64-2.02%
Anti-social behaviour332.52-29.79%
Criminal damage and arson270.8635.00%
Other theft140.70-22.22%
Public order110.36-31.25%
Vehicle crime60.290.00%
Shoplifting60.16-33.33%
Burglary60.160.00%
Possession of weapons40.16100.00%
Other crime40.10-66.67%
Drugs40.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.10100.00%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences996.37-6.60%
Anti-social behaviour472.57-16.07%
Criminal damage and arson201.2281.82%
Other theft180.52-5.26%
Public order160.4760.00%
Other crime120.42300.00%
Shoplifting90.31-10.00%
Drugs80.23-11.11%
Burglary60.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.16500.00%
Possession of weapons20.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1066.1927.71%
Anti-social behaviour562.76-21.13%
Other theft191.4635.71%
Criminal damage and arson110.49-54.17%
Public order100.29-50.00%
Shoplifting100.26-56.52%
Drugs90.26200.00%
Burglary80.23-71.43%
Other crime30.21-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.08200.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-75.00%
Theft from the person10.03-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.03-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences837.49-12.63%
Anti-social behaviour712.1686.84%
Burglary281.85460.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.734.35%
Shoplifting230.62187.50%
Public order200.6042.86%
Other theft140.5275.00%
Other crime80.3660.00%
Vehicle crime40.21300.00%
Bicycle theft40.1033.33%
Theft from the person40.100.00%
Drugs30.10-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.08-75.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences955.5121.79%
Anti-social behaviour382.4740.74%
Criminal damage and arson230.9943.75%
Public order140.60100.00%
Other theft80.36-46.67%
Drugs80.21300.00%
Shoplifting80.2133.33%
Other crime50.21-16.67%
Burglary50.13400.00%
Possession of weapons40.13300.00%
Bicycle theft30.10200.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences784.327700.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.700.00%
Other theft150.420.00%
Public order70.39600.00%
Other crime60.180.00%
Shoplifting60.160.00%
Vehicle crime50.160.00%
Drugs20.130.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Burglary10.030.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.05-50.00%
Other theft10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.080.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 771 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 2024123
July 202497
June 202499
May 2024106
April 202483
March 202495
February 202478
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
September 20231

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 202423
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202449
July 202433
June 202447
May 202456
April 202471
March 202438
February 202427

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
July 202411
June 202416
May 202410
April 202420
March 202414
February 20247
January 20241

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 202418
May 202419
April 202414
March 20248
February 202415
November 20231

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202434
July 202427
June 202420
May 202411
April 202424
March 202423
February 202416

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 202428
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Meadow Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 3. The Strand
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Fore Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Toby Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Tennyson Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Morven Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Littledown Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Summer Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Madagascar Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Meeting Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Exeter Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Broad Park Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Brimpenny Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hadrians Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 23. Parrys Farm Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Priddis Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Marley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Cleveland Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Elwyn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 30. Claremont Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1