EX15 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX15 1HW

EX15 1HW, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This EX15 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX15 1HW, encompassing approximately 3498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX15 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6
  • Forge Way with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

EX15 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8654.55%
Anti-social behaviour54.86-16.67%
Burglary21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Drugs20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.00-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-33.33%
Public order21.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.43-18.18%
Other theft32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-40.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.86120.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.14-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29400.00%
Public order41.4333.33%
Drugs11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.72122.22%
Anti-social behaviour55.7266.67%
Public order31.43200.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8680.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5750.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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 offences52.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 202420
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20245
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
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. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Forge Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Andrew'S Estate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clampitts
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Haymans Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Swallow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Spicer Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Manitoba Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Appledore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gatehouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Linnet Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Way'S Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Rivermead
    Total1
    Burglary1