CHURCH STREET, EX16 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5HX

CHURCH STREET, EX16 5HX, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.91 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5HX, encompassing approximately 2788 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 5HX area, explore the EX16 5HX 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 (-48.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX16 5HX 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

CHURCH STREET, EX16 5HX 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 offences1312.91-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.66-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.5150.00%
Other theft32.15200.00%
Shoplifting31.08-57.14%
Public order21.080.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.96-5.88%
Shoplifting75.740.00%
Other crime42.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.430.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.7242.86%
Anti-social behaviour177.1770.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.10-25.00%
Other theft42.15300.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Public order21.08-66.67%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.78-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour105.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.590.00%
Public order62.8750.00%
Robbery22.15100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-87.50%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.1037.50%
Anti-social behaviour207.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.1760.00%
Shoplifting82.8760.00%
Public order42.870.00%
Burglary21.43-66.67%
Other theft20.72100.00%
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 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.72-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour165.7423.08%
Burglary65.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.150.00%
Shoplifting51.7966.67%
Public order41.79-50.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.16-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour138.25550.00%
Public order84.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8766.67%
Shoplifting31.79-40.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 offences2616.140.00%
Shoplifting59.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202425
July 202420
June 202414
May 202422
April 202416
March 202423
February 202426

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202417
June 202410
May 202420
April 202416
March 202413
February 20242

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20245
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
April 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 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX16 5HX 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