DOWNES CLOSE, EX17 3FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX17 3FP

DOWNES CLOSE, EX17 3FP, Mid Devon has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.49 per 1,000 population. This EX17 3FP 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 3FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX17 3FP, encompassing approximately 848 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX17 3FP area, explore the EX17 3FP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX17 3FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Joseph Locke Way with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

DOWNES CLOSE, EX17 3FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.49600.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.530.00%
Other theft13.53-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.2550.00%
Drugs13.530.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.180.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.25100.00%
Other theft22.360.00%
Public order12.36-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.18-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.5650.00%
Other theft214.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.36100.00%
Public order22.36100.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.03300.00%
Other theft39.42200.00%
Drugs23.530.00%
Shoplifting12.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-66.67%
Public order11.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.53-71.43%
Other theft12.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.96600.00%
Other theft28.250.00%
Burglary12.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 202412
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX17 3FP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Joseph Locke Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kirton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dokkum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crediton
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1