MELBOURNE STREET, EX16 5JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5JZ

MELBOURNE STREET, EX16 5JZ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX16 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX16 5JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5JZ, encompassing approximately 2521 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 5JZ area, explore the EX16 5JZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-84.62% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 5JZ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Paul Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 3

MELBOURNE STREET, EX16 5JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9330.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.16-84.62%
Other crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.8885.71%
Violence and sexual offences105.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.9725.00%
Other theft41.98300.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%

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 offences1011.50-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.78-33.33%
Public order31.5950.00%
Robbery21.19100.00%
Other theft10.79-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8822.22%
Criminal damage and arson64.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.380.00%
Other theft52.3825.00%
Public order21.98-50.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.10-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour63.5750.00%
Other theft42.380.00%
Public order41.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.090.00%
Public order65.16100.00%
Other theft42.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.900.00%
Other theft75.160.00%
Public order32.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202413
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 7 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX16 5JZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Paul Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Angel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Leat Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old School Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Peter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birchen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Exe South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Brewin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1