EX20 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX20 1BG

EX20 1BG, West Devon has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population. This EX20 1BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX20 postcode area, which has experienced 85 crimes and a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX20 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX20 1BG, encompassing approximately 2837 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX20 1BG area, explore the EX20 1BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX20 1BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Courtenay Road with total crimes: 4
  • West Street with total crimes: 3
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 2

EX20 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.29-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.52-72.73%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.80-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour115.641000.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.88400.00%
Public order41.76300.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.5753.33%
Criminal damage and arson18.100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-80.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.29400.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.16-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson34.2350.00%
Shoplifting31.06-50.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.74-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.580.00%
Shoplifting63.17100.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.04-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour95.29-30.77%
Public order43.1733.33%
Burglary41.410.00%
Shoplifting31.41-25.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.151600.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.990.00%
Shoplifting44.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20249
February 202413

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202423
June 202415
May 202412
April 202413
March 202415
February 202417
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX20 1BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Courtenay Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B3260
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Market Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Jacob'S Pool
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1