DOWELL STREET, EX14 1LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX14 1LZ

DOWELL STREET, EX14 1LZ, East Devon has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This EX14 1LZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX14 postcode area, which has experienced 66 crimes and a crime rate of 2.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX14 1LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX14 1LZ, encompassing approximately 1634 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX14 1LZ area, explore the EX14 1LZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX14 1LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Lee Close with total crimes: 3
  • St Cyres Road with total crimes: 3

DOWELL STREET, EX14 1LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4042.86%
Anti-social behaviour36.12-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-33.33%
Public order11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.40-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.670.00%
Vehicle crime23.060.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.919.09%
Anti-social behaviour57.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.06150.00%
Public order33.060.00%
Burglary11.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.24-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.06-33.33%
Other theft21.22100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.3071.43%
Anti-social behaviour67.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.67200.00%
Shoplifting21.84-50.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.63-36.36%
Shoplifting44.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.30450.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202412
March 20247
February 202411
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX14 1LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Lee Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Cyres Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Central Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Northcote Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Phillips Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Old Show Field Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. George Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Diggories Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1