EX16 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5JA

EX16 5JA, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5JA, encompassing approximately 2776 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 5JA area, explore the EX16 5JA 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 (-56.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

EX16 5JA 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
  • John Street with total crimes: 2

EX16 5JA 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.45-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour73.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5233.33%
Other theft31.44200.00%
Shoplifting31.08-57.14%
Public order11.080.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.5315.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.28-12.50%
Shoplifting75.040.00%
Other crime42.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.760.00%
Other theft52.52400.00%
Public order31.800.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.13-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour85.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.88-22.22%
Public order32.520.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-83.33%
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 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.6121.43%
Anti-social behaviour166.1223.08%
Criminal damage and arson95.76125.00%
Shoplifting63.240.00%
Public order32.16-25.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
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 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.93-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.048.33%
Shoplifting64.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Public order41.44-33.33%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.179.09%
Anti-social behaviour128.640.00%
Public order64.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Shoplifting21.08-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.330.00%
Shoplifting57.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202423
July 202420
June 202416
May 202417
April 202414
March 202424
February 202422

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202416
June 20248
May 202416
April 202413
March 202412

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 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

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 5JA 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. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Beck'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Exe Vale Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Phoenix Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beck'S Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. St Andrew Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cameron Close
    Total1
    Other theft1