NEWCOMBES, EX17 2AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX17 2AR

NEWCOMBES, EX17 2AR, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This EX17 2AR 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 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX17 2AR, encompassing approximately 2597 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX17 2AR area, explore the EX17 2AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX17 2AR area, visit the EX17 2AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX17 2AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Close with total crimes: 4
  • Town View with total crimes: 4
  • Stanbury Court with total crimes: 2

NEWCOMBES, EX17 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.47-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.47100.00%
Public order21.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft20.77-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 offences1110.40175.00%
Shoplifting54.24400.00%
Other theft41.93300.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.54-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Drugs31.5450.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6387.50%
Burglary25.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.01-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.93-33.33%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.9455.56%
Criminal damage and arson65.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.310.00%
Public order31.9350.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

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

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August 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 20244
May 202415
April 20248
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
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.

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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.

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July 20245
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20243
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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.

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April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX17 2AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Albert Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Town View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Stanbury Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bowden Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Peoples Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clifford Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Penton Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cockles Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Union Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A377
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Brays Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1