LEAT STREET, EX16 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5LJ

LEAT STREET, EX16 5LJ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.59 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5LJ, encompassing approximately 2795 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 5LJ area, explore the EX16 5LJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX16 5LJ area, visit the EX16 5LJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

EX16 5LJ 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

LEAT STREET, EX16 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.65-46.67%
Shoplifting62.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1525.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other crime10.72-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.8923.81%
Anti-social behaviour159.307.14%
Shoplifting85.37166.67%
Other crime42.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-33.33%
Other theft21.43-66.67%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.5140.00%
Other theft65.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.15-25.00%
Public order32.15-50.00%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.45-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour105.37-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson83.5814.29%
Public order62.86100.00%
Other theft22.15-66.67%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.72-83.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2123.9731.25%
Violence and sexual offences197.5111.76%
Criminal damage and arson76.8075.00%
Other theft62.50-25.00%
Shoplifting62.15-25.00%
Public order32.15-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Burglary10.36-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.61-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour166.0845.45%
Other theft85.720.00%
Shoplifting82.8660.00%
Burglary62.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Public order41.43-55.56%
Other crime11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.871000.00%
Public order93.93350.00%
Other theft83.22-20.00%
Shoplifting52.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79100.00%
Possession of weapons21.430.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.450.00%
Other theft107.870.00%
Shoplifting53.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202414
June 202410
May 202421
April 202416
March 202411
February 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202426
July 202421
June 202415
May 202419
April 202417
March 202422
February 202422

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
February 20242

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 5LJ 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. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newport Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Beck'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bampton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Exe Vale Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Phoenix Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beck'S Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. St Andrew Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1