EX20 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX20 1QA

EX20 1QA, West Devon has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This EX20 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX20 1QA, encompassing approximately 2831 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX20 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Courtenay Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ockington Close with total crimes: 3
  • De Brionne Heights with total crimes: 2

EX20 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.8333.33%
Public order21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.00-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9428.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.180.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.59-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.240.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.24128.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.6533.33%
Public order21.41-33.33%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 202416
February 20247

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 1QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Courtenay Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ockington Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. De Brionne Heights
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Broadpark
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Otter Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Barton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B3260
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hawkins Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tappers Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Stannary Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crocken Tor Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Giblands Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Limehayes Road
    Total1
    Drugs1