ROOKS WAY, EX16 6XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 6XJ

ROOKS WAY, EX16 6XJ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population. This EX16 6XJ 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 6XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 6XJ, encompassing approximately 3786 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

EX16 6XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Close with total crimes: 3
  • Webbers Way with total crimes: 3

ROOKS WAY, EX16 6XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-57.14%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.49-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-66.67%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6450.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.34-20.00%
Shoplifting42.11300.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.340.00%
Burglary42.640.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.750.00%
Other crime42.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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.

MonthCount
August 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.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hawthorne Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holly Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Webbers Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Courtlands
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Banksia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Magnolia Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Rose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lime Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hawks Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Kestrel Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fairby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1