THE AVENUE, EX16 4HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 4HW

THE AVENUE, EX16 4HW, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This EX16 4HW 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 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 4HW, encompassing approximately 2115 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 4HW area, explore the EX16 4HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX16 4HW area, visit the EX16 4HW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

EX16 4HW 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
  • Watery Lane with total crimes: 2

THE AVENUE, EX16 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.51500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.89-60.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.95-33.33%
Public order10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.98-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-40.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7677.78%
Anti-social behaviour57.560.00%
Other theft42.360.00%
Public order11.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.93-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.25-16.67%
Drugs22.360.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.71175.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.840.00%
Public order21.42-60.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.95-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.6642.86%
Public order54.7366.67%
Shoplifting52.36400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.07-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour76.15250.00%
Public order33.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.400.00%
Public order26.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 20242
August 20245
July 202416
June 20249
May 202411
April 20244
March 202413
February 202414

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 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.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX16 4HW 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. 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Siddals Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Deyman'S Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1