WESTFIELD ROAD, EX16 5EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5EX

WESTFIELD ROAD, EX16 5EX, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5EX 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 5EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5EX, encompassing approximately 1969 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX16 5EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Old School Close with total crimes: 3
  • St Paul Street with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELD ROAD, EX16 5EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0550.00%
Other crime11.52-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.62-28.57%
Other crime25.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Drugs11.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.84180.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.11-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson56.09-28.57%
Public order42.54100.00%
Other theft32.030.00%
Drugs21.52100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.76-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.55-37.50%
Public order22.54100.00%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.060.00%
Burglary23.550.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.19-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour85.0814.29%
Public order24.06-50.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5566.67%
Public order42.54100.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.650.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202412
June 202413
May 202420
April 202410
March 202419
February 202419

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Old School Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beck'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Exe Vale Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Beck'S Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. St Andrew Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1