EX16 8PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX16 8PU

EX16 8PU, North Devon has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.10 per 1,000 population. This EX16 8PU 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 8PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX16 8PU, encompassing approximately 290 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX16 8PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • The Square with total crimes: 1

EX16 8PU 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 Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.10300.00%
Burglary213.770.00%
Possession of weapons16.890.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.440.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242

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

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August 20241

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20244
July 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Church Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. The Square
    Total1
    Burglary1