EX20 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX20 1HE

EX20 1HE, West Devon has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This EX20 1HE 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 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX20 1HE, encompassing approximately 2192 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-90.00% decrease)

EX20 1HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 3
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

EX20 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.56-45.45%
Shoplifting12.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-90.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.68-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour105.02900.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.560.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0326.67%
Drugs18.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.84200.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.91-66.67%
Public order10.46-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.31-9.09%
Public order54.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28-25.00%
Shoplifting31.37-50.00%
Burglary21.37-33.33%
Drugs20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-90.91%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.0737.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.0210.00%
Shoplifting65.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.74300.00%
Burglary31.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.59-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.56-42.86%
Burglary63.650.00%
Public order42.74300.00%
Shoplifting31.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-80.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.841300.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.380.00%
Shoplifting42.280.00%
Possession of weapons31.820.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202419
June 202415
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 202414
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 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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 202411
March 202410
February 202415

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Market Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jacob'S Pool
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Glen
    Total1
    Public order1