EX16 5LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5LL

EX16 5LL, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.48 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5LL 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 5LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5LL, encompassing approximately 2723 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)

EX16 5LL 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 5LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.48-57.14%
Shoplifting74.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.57-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Public order31.1050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.8747.37%
Anti-social behaviour1410.287.69%
Shoplifting75.1475.00%
Other crime42.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-33.33%
Public order21.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.1958.33%
Anti-social behaviour136.9844.44%
Other theft64.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.20-14.29%
Shoplifting42.20100.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Public order21.10-60.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour94.41-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.30-12.50%
Public order52.5766.67%
Other theft21.84-66.67%
Shoplifting20.73-66.67%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2023.1342.86%
Violence and sexual offences147.34-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson85.14100.00%
Other theft62.94-25.00%
Shoplifting62.20-14.29%
Public order32.200.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.8740.00%
Other theft85.140.00%
Shoplifting72.9440.00%
Burglary62.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.200.00%
Public order31.47-57.14%
Other crime11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.93-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour107.34400.00%
Other theft83.67-20.00%
Public order72.94133.33%
Shoplifting52.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84100.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

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 offences2217.260.00%
Other theft108.080.00%
Shoplifting53.670.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202413
June 20249
May 202420
April 202414
March 202410
February 20242

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202428
July 202419
June 202412
May 202414
April 202416
March 202420
February 202422

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 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 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 2 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
May 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX16 5LL 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. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Underhill Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kennedy Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bampton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1