EX20 1PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX20 1PW

EX20 1PW, West Devon has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population. This EX20 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX20 1PW, encompassing approximately 2407 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX20 1PW 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 1PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences97.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.74-55.56%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 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 offences1515.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour96.23800.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.74300.00%
Public order41.660.00%
Drugs21.66100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.8061.54%
Criminal damage and arson18.720.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2244.44%
Anti-social behaviour55.40400.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3912.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.7433.33%
Public order41.66300.00%
Drugs31.6650.00%
Shoplifting21.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-90.91%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.1210.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.57-38.46%
Shoplifting33.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.12-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.40-16.67%
Burglary54.150.00%
Public order42.08100.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.031400.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.990.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 202411
March 202410
February 202412

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202421
June 202413
May 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 202415
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX20 1PW 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. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St James Street
    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
  • 10. The Glen
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. New Road
    Total1
    Other theft1