TA21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21

TA21, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA21, encompassing approximately 21048 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (-7.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

TA21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Cornhill with total crimes: 10

TA21 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA21

The postcode district are associated with the TA21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA21 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 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences878.08-7.45%
Anti-social behaviour224.13-26.67%
Public order181.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.8630.00%
Other theft100.6266.67%
Shoplifting90.48800.00%
Burglary50.430.00%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Drugs20.140.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences948.0346.88%
Anti-social behaviour304.47130.77%
Public order151.43114.29%
Criminal damage and arson100.71-47.37%
Vehicle crime70.480.00%
Other theft60.33-25.00%
Burglary50.29150.00%
Shoplifting10.24-87.50%
Other crime10.05-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences646.27-18.99%
Criminal damage and arson193.0411.76%
Anti-social behaviour130.90-13.33%
Other theft80.6260.00%
Shoplifting80.3860.00%
Public order70.38-53.33%
Other crime50.3325.00%
Robbery20.24-50.00%
Drugs20.10100.00%
Burglary20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences797.0319.70%
Criminal damage and arson173.75112.50%
Anti-social behaviour150.8150.00%
Public order150.717.14%
Other theft50.710.00%
Shoplifting50.24150.00%
Robbery40.24300.00%
Other crime40.1933.33%
Burglary20.19-33.33%
Drugs10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.4610.00%
Public order143.14180.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.480.00%
Other theft50.3825.00%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Burglary30.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.14-25.00%
Shoplifting20.14-33.33%
Robbery10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences605.42-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour202.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.950.00%
Public order50.38-37.50%
Burglary50.240.00%
Vehicle crime40.24100.00%
Other theft40.19-20.00%
Shoplifting30.19-25.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Other crime10.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences645.0439.13%
Anti-social behaviour123.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.57-33.33%
Public order80.38-20.00%
Other theft50.38-37.50%
Shoplifting40.2433.33%
Vehicle crime20.19-66.67%
Other crime20.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences465.049.52%
Criminal damage and arson122.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.570.00%
Public order100.48-9.09%
Other theft80.4833.33%
Vehicle crime60.3850.00%
Burglary50.2966.67%
Shoplifting30.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.14100.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Other crime20.10100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.23-27.59%
Public order112.00-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour100.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.480.00%
Other theft60.3850.00%
Vehicle crime40.2933.33%
Burglary30.19200.00%
Shoplifting30.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences584.859.43%
Public order122.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.5714.29%
Anti-social behaviour80.3814.29%
Shoplifting60.38100.00%
Other theft40.29-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.1950.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Burglary10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.37-17.19%
Other theft112.52120.00%
Public order80.52-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.38-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour70.33-61.11%
Shoplifting30.33-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences646.9410.34%
Anti-social behaviour183.04-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson180.8628.57%
Public order150.8666.67%
Shoplifting80.71100.00%
Burglary60.38200.00%
Other theft50.290.00%
Drugs40.24300.00%
Vehicle crime30.19-57.14%
Other crime20.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.10100.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences585.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.900.00%
Public order90.670.00%
Vehicle crime70.430.00%
Other theft50.330.00%
Shoplifting40.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Burglary20.100.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 835 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202487
June 202494
May 202464
April 202479
March 202466
February 202460
January 202464
December 202346
November 202342
October 202358
September 202353
August 202364
July 202358

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202415
May 20247
April 202415
March 202414
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312
September 20238
August 202315
July 20239

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202430
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 202420
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237
August 202318
July 202319

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 202419
April 202417
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237
August 202318
July 202314

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cornhill
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Weavers Reach
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Fore Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 7. Wildmoor Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackdown Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lodge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Greenway Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Red Lion Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 12. Priory
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Parklands Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Jurston Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Jurston Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mills Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Damson Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Russet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Humphreys Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Baker'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Penny Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Wardleworth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Mill Stream Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Corams Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Brooklands Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Exeter Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mantle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Bulford
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Aspin Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2