TA21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21

TA21, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (12.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)

TA21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Cornhill with total crimes: 8

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences837.0812.16%
Anti-social behaviour193.94-13.64%
Public order180.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.86-42.86%
Other crime50.38400.00%
Other theft50.240.00%
Burglary40.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.1950.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Drugs10.05-75.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences746.98-14.94%
Anti-social behaviour223.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.057.69%
Public order140.67-22.22%
Burglary60.6720.00%
Other theft50.29-50.00%
Drugs40.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.190.00%
Shoplifting20.10-77.78%
Other crime10.10-66.67%
Robbery10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

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 offences534.370.00%
Other theft112.520.00%
Public order80.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.330.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 870 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202474
July 202487
June 202494
May 202464
April 202479
March 202466
February 202460
January 202464
December 202346
November 202342
October 202358
September 202353

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202413
June 202410
May 202419
April 202417
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202422
June 202430
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 202420
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order6
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Cornhill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Weavers Reach
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 5. Fore Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Jurston Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Church Fields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Penny Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 9. Northside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Stoneleigh
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Cob Castle
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bagley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Nowers Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greenway Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gay Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Trinity Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Bulford Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Clifford Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Aspin Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Park Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Westford Grange
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Follett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Humphreys Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1