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

Overview of Crime in EX16 4HQ

OLD ROAD, EX16 4HQ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.57 per 1,000 population. This EX16 4HQ 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 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 4HQ, encompassing approximately 1810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX16 4HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

OLD ROAD, EX16 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.42-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.3150.00%
Shoplifting43.31-50.00%
Other theft32.21200.00%
Burglary21.66-33.33%
Public order11.10-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1428.73180.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.73-42.86%
Shoplifting86.630.00%
Public order54.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7633.33%
Possession of weapons32.21200.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.10133.33%
Other theft611.60500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.76-40.00%
Drugs11.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.57-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.97-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.4266.67%
Shoplifting22.76-75.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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 behaviour1120.44-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences106.0866.67%
Shoplifting85.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.42-50.00%
Public order21.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1725.4121.43%
Shoplifting89.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.31-66.67%
Public order63.310.00%
Vehicle crime13.310.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.3928.57%
Anti-social behaviour149.94180.00%
Public order67.73500.00%
Other theft43.31300.00%
Shoplifting42.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21100.00%
Possession of weapons22.21100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.570.00%
Shoplifting57.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 202417
March 202414
February 20245

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
June 20242
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202421
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 202418
February 202414

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 4HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maple Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Quarry Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Old Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Belmont Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Siddals Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Deyman'S Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Phoenix Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1