WEST STREET, EX13 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX13 5PL

WEST STREET, EX13 5PL, East Devon has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.26 per 1,000 population. This EX13 5PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX13 postcode area, which has experienced 78 crimes and a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX13 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX13 5PL, encompassing approximately 1764 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

EX13 5PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vale Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

WEST STREET, EX13 5PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.26150.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.67-33.33%
Public order54.53400.00%
Other theft42.83300.00%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.83400.00%
Shoplifting42.83-42.86%
Other theft12.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.0360.00%
Shoplifting74.53250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.97100.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8333.33%
Shoplifting22.270.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.20-16.67%
Public order32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Shoplifting21.70-80.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.67-50.00%
Public order33.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.60140.00%
Shoplifting56.80400.00%
Possession of weapons22.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

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

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX13 5PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vale Lane
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Castle Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. B3261
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foxhill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lyme Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mitchell Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Coombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Market Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Shoplifting1