EX15 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX15 1BU

EX15 1BU, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This EX15 1BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX15 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX15 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX15 1BU, encompassing approximately 3688 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX15 1BU area, explore the EX15 1BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

EX15 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Clampitts with total crimes: 2

EX15 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0571.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-66.67%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.96-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-60.00%
Other theft21.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.71-9.09%
Other theft42.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-25.00%
Other crime30.81200.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.67175.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.98-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.71300.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.86157.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.8833.33%
Public order21.08100.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90200.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.980.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 202418
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX15 1BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clampitts
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Haymans Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Swallow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larks Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Spicer Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Manitoba Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Appledore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gatehouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Way'S Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Rivermead
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Chaffinch Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hawthorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ploudal Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1