EX16 5LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5LN

EX16 5LN, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5LN 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 5LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5LN, encompassing approximately 2681 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 5LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Old School Close with total crimes: 3
  • John Street with total crimes: 2

EX16 5LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.83-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour43.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.4616.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.22-85.71%
Other crime20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.2220.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4725.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 offences109.32-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour73.7316.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.61-42.86%
Robbery21.49100.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.0544.44%
Criminal damage and arson74.85250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.610.00%
Public order22.24-50.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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 offences98.95-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3620.00%
Public order42.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-33.33%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.93-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour55.59150.00%
Public order51.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.340.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413
April 20249
March 202415
February 202417

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202414
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Old School Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Exe Vale Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lower Cotteylands
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Cameron Close
    Total1
    Other theft1