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

Overview of Crime in EX16 5DQ

WESTEXE SOUTH, EX16 5DQ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.58 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5DQ, encompassing approximately 2860 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-56.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX16 5DQ 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 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1312.58-56.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.54-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson62.4550.00%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Shoplifting31.05-62.50%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.35-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.8236.36%
Anti-social behaviour1710.490.00%
Shoplifting85.940.00%
Other crime42.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-42.86%
Public order31.400.00%
Possession of weapons31.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.35-83.33%

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 offences2221.6729.41%
Anti-social behaviour177.6954.55%
Criminal damage and arson75.94-30.00%
Other theft62.45500.00%
Public order32.10-25.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.48-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour115.94-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.850.00%
Public order43.500.00%
Robbery21.40100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-87.50%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.8726.32%
Anti-social behaviour208.3917.65%
Criminal damage and arson106.99100.00%
Shoplifting83.5033.33%
Public order42.800.00%
Burglary21.40-66.67%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.97-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour176.6430.77%
Burglary65.94500.00%
Shoplifting62.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.100.00%
Public order41.75-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.02-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour139.44550.00%
Public order74.54250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4566.67%
Shoplifting31.75-40.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.780.00%
Shoplifting59.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202430
July 202422
June 202417
May 202424
April 202419
March 202427
February 202428

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 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202417
June 202411
May 202420
April 202417
March 202413
February 20242

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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
April 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 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 5DQ 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. Bampton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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