EX16 6QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6QF

EX16 6QF, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.23 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6QF 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 6QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6QF, encompassing approximately 2380 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 6QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Newport Street with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

EX16 6QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3038.2357.89%
Anti-social behaviour2612.60136.36%
Shoplifting1010.920.00%
Public order74.20133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.94-16.67%
Burglary42.10100.00%
Other crime41.680.00%
Possession of weapons31.68200.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.8526.67%
Anti-social behaviour117.9810.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.62-40.00%
Other theft62.52500.00%
Public order32.52-40.00%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Drugs10.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.74-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour106.30-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson104.20100.00%
Public order54.2025.00%
Shoplifting22.10-80.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2126.47-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences178.8241.67%
Shoplifting107.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.20-28.57%
Public order42.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Burglary10.84-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2731.0928.57%
Violence and sexual offences1211.34-42.86%
Shoplifting105.04100.00%
Public order84.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3640.00%
Burglary42.940.00%
Other theft31.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2130.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.82-8.70%
Public order108.82400.00%
Other theft64.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5266.67%
Shoplifting52.10-16.67%
Possession of weapons22.10100.00%
Drugs20.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.660.00%
Shoplifting62.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 202410
February 20242

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202419
June 202415
May 202417
April 202412
March 202421
February 202423

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202411
June 202410
May 202421
April 202427
March 202421
February 20247

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
June 20242
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 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 6QF 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. Newport Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 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. Old Mill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Phoenix Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Peter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Fore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Belmont Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Water Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Deyman'S Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. A396
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Beck'S Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St Andrew Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. West Exe South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1