EX16 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5DW

EX16 5DW, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.40 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX16 postcode area, which has experienced 238 crimes and a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX16 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5DW, encompassing approximately 2793 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • West Exe North with total crimes: 4

EX16 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour167.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.730.00%
Other theft52.51400.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.67-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.86-22.22%
Public order32.51-25.00%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-87.50%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson95.7380.00%
Shoplifting83.2233.33%
Public order42.860.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.54-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour145.3727.27%
Shoplifting65.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1525.00%
Public order41.79-33.33%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.044.35%
Anti-social behaviour118.591000.00%
Public order63.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1533.33%
Shoplifting31.43-40.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.960.00%
Shoplifting58.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20248
May 202416
April 202414
March 202411
February 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202415
May 202418
April 202415
March 202424
February 202423

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. West Exe North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brewin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Paul Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Phoenix Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Wingfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Old School Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wellbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Fore Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Curwood Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Exe Vale Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Boyce Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St Peter Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Amory Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Howden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Beck'S Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Birchen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Queen Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Wethered Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Orchard Leigh
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. The Deanes
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1