EX16 6BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6BS

EX16 6BS, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6BS 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 6BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6BS, encompassing approximately 3032 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

EX16 6BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Twyford Place with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

EX16 6BS 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.89-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson64.29500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-58.33%
Other theft31.650.00%
Shoplifting20.99-50.00%
Public order10.66-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.5130.77%
Anti-social behaviour125.61140.00%
Public order53.96400.00%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5462.50%
Other theft84.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.64-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-55.56%
Drugs21.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson99.56800.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.9714.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.64-33.33%
Public order12.640.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.24-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences73.96-58.82%
Shoplifting22.31-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.79112.50%
Anti-social behaviour175.6154.55%
Criminal damage and arson65.61200.00%
Public order51.98150.00%
Shoplifting51.6566.67%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.5557.14%
Violence and sexual offences83.63-52.94%
Other theft42.6433.33%
Shoplifting31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.610.00%
Other theft32.310.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202413
June 20248
May 20247
April 202417
March 20248
February 202417

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 202417
March 202411
February 20247

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20249
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX16 6BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maple Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Twyford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Park Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Newport Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Quarry Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Siddalls Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Underhill Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bampton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Belmont Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hillcrest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Belmont Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Siddals Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1