EX16 5JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5JG

EX16 5JG, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5JG 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 5JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5JG, encompassing approximately 2743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 5JG 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 5JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.21-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Shoplifting21.09-33.33%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.125.56%
Anti-social behaviour86.92-50.00%
Shoplifting32.920.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In July 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 offences1819.325.88%
Anti-social behaviour166.56128.57%
Criminal damage and arson65.83-14.29%
Other theft42.190.00%
Public order41.46100.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.21-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour76.20-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.55-12.50%
Public order22.55-33.33%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.01300.00%
Public order32.92-25.00%
Burglary31.0950.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.03-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour104.3725.00%
Public order43.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-50.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.02700.00%
Public order52.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.020.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202418
June 202417
May 202418
April 202412
March 202422
February 202422

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202416
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 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 5JG 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. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Beck'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Narrow Lane
    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