OLD ROAD, EX16 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 4HJ

OLD ROAD, EX16 4HJ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This EX16 4HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX16 postcode area, which has experienced 162 crimes and a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX16 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 4HJ, encompassing approximately 2277 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 4HJ area, explore the EX16 4HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

EX16 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2

OLD ROAD, EX16 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.54600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.64-42.86%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Public order10.88-75.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.98-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour63.0720.00%
Public order42.64300.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%

In July 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 offences1712.7470.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.47-16.67%
Other theft42.200.00%
Public order11.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.30-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour64.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6466.67%
Drugs22.200.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Burglary10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.0537.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.83-20.00%
Public order33.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-40.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.88-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.2511.11%
Violence and sexual offences84.39-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson53.5125.00%
Public order52.2025.00%
Shoplifting52.2066.67%
Other theft22.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.01-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour95.7180.00%
Public order43.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Shoplifting31.3250.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.030.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202417
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 202413
February 202416

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX16 4HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Quarry Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Siddalls Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gregory Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Old Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Siddals Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Deyman'S Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1