EX20 1WL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX20 1WL

EX20 1WL, West Devon has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 population. This EX20 1WL 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 1WL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX20 1WL, encompassing approximately 2247 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX20 1WL area, explore the EX20 1WL 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 (-53.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX20 1WL 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 1WL 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 offences64.45-53.85%
Shoplifting12.670.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-90.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In August 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 offences1315.13-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.79900.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.450.00%
Public order31.78200.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6825.00%
Drugs18.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.0260.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.12400.00%
Other theft22.230.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences1012.46-9.09%
Public order54.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Shoplifting31.78-50.00%
Burglary21.34-50.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-90.91%

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 offences1120.0337.50%
Anti-social behaviour114.9022.22%
Shoplifting64.90100.00%
Burglary42.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.78300.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.80-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.01-42.86%
Burglary63.560.00%
Public order42.67300.00%
Shoplifting31.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.471300.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.230.00%
Shoplifting45.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202420
June 202416
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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 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
April 20241

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
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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 1WL 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. Upcott Valley
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Market Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Jacob'S Pool
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1