BROAD LANE, EX16 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5HJ

BROAD LANE, EX16 5HJ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5HJ, encompassing approximately 2434 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX16 5HJ 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

BROAD LANE, EX16 5HJ 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 offences109.04-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.796.25%
Anti-social behaviour106.98-33.33%
Other crime24.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.5414.29%
Anti-social behaviour156.57114.29%
Criminal damage and arson66.16-25.00%
Other theft42.460.00%
Public order41.64100.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.20-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson85.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.29-22.22%
Public order22.880.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.72120.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.04-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.70700.00%
Public order23.290.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.0942.86%
Violence and sexual offences104.11-50.00%
Public order24.11-50.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-80.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.66-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour78.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8866.67%
Public order42.05100.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.630.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202416
June 202414
May 202422
April 202410
March 202420
February 202421

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202415
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 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 5 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
May 20241
March 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 5HJ 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Exe Vale Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Beck'S Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. St Andrew Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1