EX16 5BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5BZ

EX16 5BZ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5BZ 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 5BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5BZ, encompassing approximately 1668 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 5BZ area, explore the EX16 5BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX16 5BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Leat Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • John Street with total crimes: 2

EX16 5BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.59300.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.60200.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Shoplifting11.20-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.400.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Public order11.20-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-66.67%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.80200.00%
Other theft11.80-75.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft813.1960.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.80133.33%
Shoplifting34.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.99-37.50%
Shoplifting33.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8050.00%
Public order21.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 5BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Leat Meadow
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kennedy Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Weaver Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1