PENTON CLOSE, EX17 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX17 1BQ

PENTON CLOSE, EX17 1BQ, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This EX17 1BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX17 postcode area, which has experienced 96 crimes and a crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX17 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX17 1BQ, encompassing approximately 2146 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX17 1BQ area, explore the EX17 1BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX17 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bowden Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Market Street with total crimes: 1

PENTON CLOSE, EX17 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.52-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.04120.00%
Shoplifting55.12400.00%
Public order32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.45-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2555.56%
Anti-social behaviour26.52-50.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.65-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson54.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3333.33%
Shoplifting31.860.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.1144.44%
Criminal damage and arson56.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-25.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Shoplifting11.860.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 202413
February 20249

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX17 1BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albert Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bowden Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clifford Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Penton Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dean Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cockles Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A377
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1