EX16 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5LH

EX16 5LH, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5LH, encompassing approximately 2703 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

EX16 5LH 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 5LH 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.07-30.00%
Shoplifting52.59150.00%
Other theft41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Other crime11.11-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.7969.23%
Anti-social behaviour108.14-33.33%
Other crime33.700.00%
Shoplifting21.11-50.00%
Other theft10.74-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.7566.67%
Violence and sexual offences135.55-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.81-16.67%
Shoplifting41.850.00%
Other theft41.48300.00%
Public order31.48-40.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.33-25.00%
Public order52.2266.67%
Robbery21.85100.00%
Other theft10.74-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.44300.00%
Other theft62.96-25.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Burglary21.11-33.33%
Shoplifting20.74-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.01-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour124.44100.00%
Other theft84.440.00%
Shoplifting52.960.00%
Public order31.85-57.14%
Burglary31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Other crime10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.490.00%
Other theft87.03-20.00%
Public order72.96133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.590.00%
Shoplifting52.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.420.00%
Other theft107.030.00%
Public order33.700.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202415
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 20246

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 202413
June 202415
May 202415
April 202412
March 202419
February 202419

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX16 5LH 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. Newport Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Beck'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Exe Vale Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beck'S Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. St Andrew Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cameron Close
    Total1
    Other theft1