ORCHID CLOSE, EX16 6SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6SZ

ORCHID CLOSE, EX16 6SZ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6SZ 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 6SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6SZ, encompassing approximately 2304 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 6SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathcoat Way with total crimes: 3
  • Hornbeam Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hawthorne Road with total crimes: 3

ORCHID CLOSE, EX16 6SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.51-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.64-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.04300.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.510.00%
Shoplifting33.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8112.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38-38.46%
Burglary43.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.110.00%
Other crime35.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

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August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 202413

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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March 20244

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Heathcoat Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hornbeam Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawthorne Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Lowman Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Rose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lime Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1