SHORTRIDGE MEAD, EX16 5LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5LR

SHORTRIDGE MEAD, EX16 5LR, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5LR 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 5LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5LR, encompassing approximately 2053 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 5LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old School Close with total crimes: 3
  • Leat Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • John Street with total crimes: 2

SHORTRIDGE MEAD, EX16 5LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.33-16.67%
Public order22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3620.00%
Other crime22.920.00%
Other theft10.97-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.2375.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.410.00%
Other theft42.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4433.33%
Public order21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Robbery20.97100.00%
Other theft10.97-80.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft511.6925.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-40.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.74150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4466.67%
Other theft42.440.00%
Public order21.95-33.33%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.82-33.33%
Public order31.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.740.00%
Other theft63.410.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20241
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March 20243
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A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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September 20245
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March 20243
February 20247

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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July 20244
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A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20247
June 20244
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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.

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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.

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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.

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A total of 2 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.

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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.

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June 20242
May 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.

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May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old School Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Leat Meadow
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kennedy Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cameron Close
    Total1
    Other theft1