WESTEXE SOUTH, EX16 5DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5DH

WESTEXE SOUTH, EX16 5DH, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.43 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5DH 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 5DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5DH, encompassing approximately 2680 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

EX16 5DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Old School Close with total crimes: 3

WESTEXE SOUTH, EX16 5DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.22-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.6166.67%
Other theft31.87200.00%
Shoplifting31.12-57.14%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.37-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.3727.27%
Anti-social behaviour1810.455.88%
Shoplifting76.720.00%
Other crime42.610.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.7637.50%
Anti-social behaviour178.2188.89%
Criminal damage and arson76.340.00%
Other theft52.61400.00%
Public order31.87-25.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.42-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour95.97-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson73.36-30.00%
Public order42.610.00%
Robbery21.49100.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-87.50%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.7546.67%
Anti-social behaviour178.2113.33%
Criminal damage and arson106.34100.00%
Shoplifting83.7333.33%
Public order42.990.00%
Burglary21.49-33.33%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.03-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour155.6036.36%
Shoplifting65.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2425.00%
Public order41.87-42.86%
Burglary31.49200.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.701000.00%
Public order74.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6133.33%
Shoplifting31.49-40.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Possession of weapons21.12100.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.420.00%
Shoplifting59.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202428
July 202422
June 202416
May 202422
April 202415
March 202426
February 202426

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202417
June 20249
May 202417
April 202415
March 202411
February 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Old School Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newport Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Beck'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Exe Vale Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Phoenix Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beck'S Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. St Andrew Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1