EX16 6DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6DS

EX16 6DS, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6DS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX16 postcode area, which has experienced 238 crimes and a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX16 6DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6DS, encompassing approximately 3278 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX16 6DS area, explore the EX16 6DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

EX16 6DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathcoat Way with total crimes: 6
  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 4
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 3

EX16 6DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.23-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson53.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-25.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.93-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour53.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-50.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.76142.86%
Criminal damage and arson85.18166.67%
Other theft32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.88-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In February 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 offences157.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202413
May 202413
April 202417
March 20247
February 202415

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Heathcoat Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Sycamore Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beech Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lime Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Siddals Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lime Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Threwstones Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hillcrest
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sunningbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Catharine Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1