EX20 1WY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX20 1WY

EX20 1WY, West Devon has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This EX20 1WY 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 1WY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX20 1WY, encompassing approximately 2406 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX20 1WY area, explore the EX20 1WY Area information page.
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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: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX20 1WY 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 1WY 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.74-72.73%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.231000.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.57200.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%
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 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.310.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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 offences1612.0545.45%
Anti-social behaviour56.65400.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.22-8.33%
Public order44.57300.00%
Drugs31.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Shoplifting31.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-92.86%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.2916.67%
Violence and sexual offences125.82-20.00%
Shoplifting64.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49200.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.46-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour126.23-25.00%
Public order54.99150.00%
Burglary52.080.00%
Shoplifting32.08-25.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.441700.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.650.00%
Shoplifting42.490.00%
Possession of weapons31.660.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 202414
March 202412
February 202416

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202420
June 202416
May 202411
April 202412
March 202415
February 202418
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 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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX20 1WY 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. Market Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Jacob'S Pool
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Glen
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. New Road
    Total1
    Other theft1