EX16 6FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6FJ

EX16 6FJ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.68 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6FJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX16 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX16 6FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6FJ, encompassing approximately 2967 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

EX16 6FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

EX16 6FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3231.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour2410.7884.62%
Shoplifting118.09266.67%
Public order73.7175.00%
Burglary52.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-37.50%
Other crime41.680.00%
Possession of weapons31.35200.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.9141.18%
Anti-social behaviour138.098.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.38-27.27%
Other theft82.70700.00%
Public order42.70-42.86%
Shoplifting31.3550.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.52-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour125.73-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.0457.14%
Public order73.7175.00%
Shoplifting22.36-80.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2525.27-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences218.4223.53%
Shoplifting107.08-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson73.370.00%
Public order42.36-50.00%
Other theft31.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2828.9827.27%
Violence and sexual offences179.44-34.62%
Shoplifting135.7344.44%
Public order84.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.7016.67%
Other theft62.36-25.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.32-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour228.76214.29%
Public order127.411100.00%
Shoplifting94.0428.57%
Other theft83.0360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.70100.00%
Possession of weapons22.02100.00%
Drugs20.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.440.00%
Shoplifting72.360.00%
Other theft52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 202412
February 20241

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202424
June 202417
May 202421
April 202417
March 202426
February 202428

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202413
June 202412
May 202425
April 202428
March 202422
February 20247

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 202413
March 20249
February 20247

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newport Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Silver Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Paul Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Quarry Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bampton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gold Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Twyford Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Angel Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Phoenix Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Peter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Belmont Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Water Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Perreyman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Graham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. A396
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Beck'S Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Andrew Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Birchen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1