EX16 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5BQ

EX16 5BQ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.97 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5BQ 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 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5BQ, encompassing approximately 1521 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Narrow Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Lower Cotteylands with total crimes: 1
  • Arnold Crescent with total crimes: 1

EX16 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.97-75.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.26500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9425.00%
Drugs23.29100.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.57300.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.2650.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.94100.00%
Public order12.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.260.00%
Other crime13.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX16 5BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lower Cotteylands
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Arnold Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1