HIGHER WELLBROOK STREET, EX16 5JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5JY

HIGHER WELLBROOK STREET, EX16 5JY, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5JY 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 5JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5JY, encompassing approximately 2559 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 5JY area, explore the EX16 5JY 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 5JY 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
  • Leat Meadow with total crimes: 2

HIGHER WELLBROOK STREET, EX16 5JY 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.910.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1750.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2136.36%
Anti-social behaviour25.86-84.62%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.2985.71%
Violence and sexual offences115.0810.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.3025.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 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 offences1010.94-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour73.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.74-33.33%
Public order31.5650.00%
Robbery21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.2944.44%
Criminal damage and arson65.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3420.00%
Public order22.34-50.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.99-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.5225.00%
Public order41.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-33.33%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.117.69%
Public order65.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.770.00%
Public order35.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 20249
March 202414
February 202413

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202413
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 5JY 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. Leat Meadow
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lower Cotteylands
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Cameron Close
    Total1
    Other theft1