SHORTRIDGE CLOSE, EX16 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 8AY

SHORTRIDGE CLOSE, EX16 8AY, North Devon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population. This EX16 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 8AY, encompassing approximately 875 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX16 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Close with total crimes: 2
  • Greenslade Road with total crimes: 2
  • Butts Close with total crimes: 1

SHORTRIDGE CLOSE, EX16 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.14-63.64%
Vehicle crime24.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.28-50.00%
Burglary11.14-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.41175.00%
Burglary812.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Possession of weapons12.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.00100.00%
Public order24.57100.00%
Vehicle crime12.280.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.28-60.00%
Public order12.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.140.00%
Public order25.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.1466.67%
Other theft25.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.14-70.00%
Possession of weapons13.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.85900.00%
Public order111.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 202410
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
March 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX16 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. East Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greenslade Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Butts Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cannington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willow Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Harvey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1