PERREYMAN SQUARE, EX16 6GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6GZ

PERREYMAN SQUARE, EX16 6GZ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.38 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6GZ 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 6GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6GZ, encompassing approximately 3174 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

EX16 6GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newport Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Silver Street with total crimes: 6

PERREYMAN SQUARE, EX16 6GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.3831.25%
Anti-social behaviour126.61100.00%
Public order63.78500.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.2823.08%
Other theft85.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.89-55.56%
Drugs21.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0262.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.09-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.83800.00%
Public order12.830.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.82-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences84.41-52.94%
Shoplifting22.52-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-83.33%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-80.00%

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 offences1718.5841.67%
Anti-social behaviour175.3530.77%
Criminal damage and arson65.35200.00%
Public order51.8925.00%
Shoplifting51.5766.67%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Other theft30.94-25.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.9185.71%
Violence and sexual offences124.09-33.33%
Public order43.780.00%
Other theft41.2633.33%
Shoplifting31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.670.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202416
June 202413
May 20248
April 202417
March 202412
February 202418

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20246
June 20249
May 202414
April 202417
March 202413
February 20247

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Newport Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 3. Silver Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Quarry Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bampton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gold Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Twyford Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Belmont Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Water Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Perreyman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Graham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Cherry Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Catharine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1