EX16 6SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6SW

EX16 6SW, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6SW 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 6SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6SW, encompassing approximately 2185 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

EX16 6SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Twyford Place with total crimes: 3

EX16 6SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.90-15.38%
Shoplifting45.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.1918.18%
Anti-social behaviour85.95100.00%
Public order23.66100.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.6410.00%
Other theft75.03600.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.20-42.86%
Shoplifting41.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-25.00%
Public order11.37-80.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.6442.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.58-30.00%
Public order53.20400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29100.00%
Bicycle theft11.830.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.81-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences74.58-41.67%
Other theft43.20-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.8871.43%
Anti-social behaviour115.4957.14%
Other theft95.0350.00%
Shoplifting74.1275.00%
Burglary43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Public order21.37-71.43%
Other crime10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.64133.33%
Public order73.20600.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.20-30.00%
Other theft63.20-33.33%
Shoplifting42.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.900.00%
Other theft94.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.120.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 202411
March 20247
February 20243

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Twyford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Park Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Leat Meadow
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Newport Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Underhill Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kennedy Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Bampton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1