EX16 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5LF

EX16 5LF, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5LF, encompassing approximately 2199 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 5LF area, explore the EX16 5LF 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 (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX16 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Old School Close with total crimes: 3

EX16 5LF 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.36-9.09%
Shoplifting44.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1857.14%
Shoplifting25.00-50.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft10.91-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.64-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.18-30.00%
Other theft53.18400.00%
Shoplifting42.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Public order21.82-50.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.73-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour84.5514.29%
Public order43.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-25.00%
Other theft11.36-80.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In May 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 offences1315.4630.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.91-12.50%
Other theft53.18-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.27100.00%
Public order21.82-33.33%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.82-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.55100.00%
Other theft83.6433.33%
Public order33.64-40.00%
Shoplifting31.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.000.00%
Other theft65.46-33.33%
Public order52.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.270.00%
Shoplifting41.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.180.00%
Other theft95.460.00%
Public order24.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 202412

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Old School Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Leat Meadow
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Underhill Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kennedy Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1