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

Overview of Crime in EX16 4QD

OLD ROAD, EX16 4QD, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.20 per 1,000 population. This EX16 4QD 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 4QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 4QD, encompassing approximately 1776 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

EX16 4QD 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 4QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.94500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.38-28.57%
Other theft32.810.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Burglary21.69-33.33%
Public order11.13-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.20-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.5075.00%
Public order43.94300.00%
Burglary32.250.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.69-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.44-50.00%
Other theft42.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-50.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

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 offences914.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.50100.00%
Public order22.250.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Shoplifting11.13-75.00%

In May 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 offences1015.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.63-60.00%
Shoplifting43.38-20.00%
Public order22.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Other theft11.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.1466.67%
Public order58.440.00%
Shoplifting52.8125.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Other theft11.69-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.207.69%
Anti-social behaviour97.88125.00%
Public order55.07400.00%
Other theft42.81300.00%
Shoplifting42.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25200.00%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.320.00%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202415
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 202414
February 202413

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 202415
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
March 20242
February 20241

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. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 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 4QD 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. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Quarry Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Old Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Belmont Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Siddals Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Deyman'S Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1