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

Overview of Crime in EX16 4HL

OLD ROAD, EX16 4HL, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population. This EX16 4HL 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 4HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 4HL, encompassing approximately 2528 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX16 4HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Siddalls Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Watery Lane with total crimes: 2

OLD ROAD, EX16 4HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-50.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.35-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.10128.57%
Anti-social behaviour46.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 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 offences77.12-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-50.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2857.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.3533.33%
Public order31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.14-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.7750.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In March 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 offences128.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.75-20.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%

In February 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 offences127.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.750.00%
Other crime11.980.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202416
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 202412
February 202412

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

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September 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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.

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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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Siddalls Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gregory Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Old Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Siddals Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1