EX16 6LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6LW

EX16 6LW, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6LW 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 6LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6LW, encompassing approximately 2683 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

EX16 6LW 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 6LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.03-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour86.71-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson62.9820.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Shoplifting31.12-62.50%
Burglary21.12-50.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Other crime10.75-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3331.3143.48%
Anti-social behaviour2112.3040.00%
Shoplifting87.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.98-28.57%
Burglary41.8633.33%
Other crime41.490.00%
Public order31.4950.00%
Possession of weapons31.12200.00%
Drugs11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.7343.75%
Anti-social behaviour158.5715.38%
Criminal damage and arson75.59-22.22%
Other theft52.61400.00%
Burglary31.86200.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.64-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.96-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson94.8512.50%
Public order53.3525.00%
Robbery21.86100.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-87.50%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour239.329.52%
Criminal damage and arson88.5760.00%
Shoplifting82.9833.33%
Public order42.9833.33%
Burglary21.49-66.67%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2122.7331.25%
Violence and sexual offences157.83-50.00%
Burglary65.590.00%
Shoplifting62.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24-16.67%
Public order31.86-62.50%
Other theft31.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.18220.00%
Public order85.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.98100.00%
Shoplifting32.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.12200.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.180.00%
Shoplifting51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202433
July 202423
June 202416
May 202425
April 202415
March 202430
February 202430

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 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 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 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 20243

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202421
July 202415
June 202413
May 202423
April 202421
March 202416
February 20245

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 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 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 6LW 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. Old School Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. St Paul Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newport Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Beck'S Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Birchen Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brewin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Angel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bampton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Deyman'S Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Exe Vale Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Phoenix Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beck'S Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. St Andrew Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1