EX16 6LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6LB

EX16 6LB, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.69 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6LB 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 6LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6LB, encompassing approximately 2396 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

EX16 6LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4

EX16 6LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.3420.00%
Public order32.500.00%
Shoplifting31.25-62.50%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Other crime10.83-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3032.5557.89%
Anti-social behaviour2012.5253.85%
Shoplifting88.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.34-28.57%
Other crime42.090.00%
Public order31.6750.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.42-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.9511.76%
Anti-social behaviour137.938.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.42-22.22%
Other theft62.92500.00%
Public order22.50-50.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 offences1721.28-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour127.09-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson95.0112.50%
Public order43.760.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Robbery20.83100.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-87.50%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.0115.79%
Criminal damage and arson89.1860.00%
Shoplifting83.3433.33%
Public order43.3433.33%
Burglary21.67-66.67%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1925.0435.71%
Violence and sexual offences167.93-44.83%
Burglary66.68500.00%
Shoplifting62.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.50-16.67%
Public order32.09-62.50%
Other theft31.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.2116.00%
Anti-social behaviour1412.10250.00%
Public order85.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.34200.00%
Shoplifting32.50-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.780.00%
Shoplifting510.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202430
July 202419
June 202417
May 202424
April 202416
March 202429
February 202425

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 202413
June 202412
May 202422
April 202419
March 202414
February 20244

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20243
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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 6LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maple Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newport Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Beck'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bampton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Deyman'S Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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