WEST EXE NORTH, EX16 5LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 5LX

WEST EXE NORTH, EX16 5LX, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.22 per 1,000 population. This EX16 5LX 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 5LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 5LX, encompassing approximately 2882 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-58.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

EX16 5LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4

WEST EXE NORTH, EX16 5LX 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 offences1314.22-58.06%
Anti-social behaviour84.51-55.56%
Shoplifting62.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0850.00%
Other theft42.08300.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.0219.23%
Anti-social behaviour1810.760.00%
Shoplifting86.24166.67%
Other crime42.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-33.33%
Public order31.390.00%
Possession of weapons31.04200.00%
Burglary11.04-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.9452.94%
Anti-social behaviour189.0263.64%
Criminal damage and arson66.24-33.33%
Other theft52.08400.00%
Public order31.73-57.14%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.69-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour115.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.8212.50%
Public order73.1275.00%
Robbery22.43100.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.35-87.50%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2225.3315.79%
Violence and sexual offences227.6315.79%
Criminal damage and arson87.6333.33%
Shoplifting82.780.00%
Public order42.780.00%
Other theft31.39-25.00%
Burglary21.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1923.9426.67%
Violence and sexual offences196.59-26.92%
Shoplifting86.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.7820.00%
Burglary62.080.00%
Other theft42.08-20.00%
Public order41.39-55.56%
Other crime11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 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 offences2624.29-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour159.02400.00%
Public order95.20350.00%
Shoplifting63.1220.00%
Other theft52.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7366.67%
Possession of weapons21.73100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.390.00%
Shoplifting510.760.00%
Other theft41.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202418
June 202411
May 202422
April 202419
March 202415
February 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 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 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202431
July 202426
June 202417
May 202422
April 202419
March 202426
February 202431

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
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 4 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
July 20241
May 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 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Old School Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Beck'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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