EX31 1AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1AH

EX31 1AH, North Devon has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 193.04 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX31 postcode area, which has experienced 228 crimes and a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX31 1AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1AH, encompassing approximately 714 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX31 1AH area, explore the EX31 1AH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX31 1AH area, visit the EX31 1AH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)

EX31 1AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17

EX31 1AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40193.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour3155.9514.81%
Shoplifting2343.3635.29%
Drugs1232.17300.00%
Public order1116.790.00%
Other theft715.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.79-30.00%
Theft from the person39.79200.00%
Vehicle crime14.200.00%
Other crime11.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40170.66-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour2755.95-3.57%
Shoplifting1737.7721.43%
Public order1123.7810.00%
Criminal damage and arson1015.39-37.50%
Other theft713.99-12.50%
Other crime49.79-20.00%
Drugs35.60-57.14%
Burglary14.20-50.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42188.84-10.64%
Anti-social behaviour2858.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson1639.17100.00%
Shoplifting1422.38-17.65%
Public order1019.58-9.09%
Other theft813.9960.00%
Drugs711.1975.00%
Other crime59.79400.00%
Vehicle crime26.99100.00%
Burglary22.80-33.33%
Theft from the person12.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47176.2527.03%
Anti-social behaviour2865.7533.33%
Shoplifting1739.1713.33%
Public order1123.7883.33%
Criminal damage and arson815.39-52.94%
Other theft511.1966.67%
Drugs46.99100.00%
Burglary35.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime14.20-50.00%
Other crime11.40-50.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37166.4648.00%
Anti-social behaviour2151.7661.54%
Criminal damage and arson1729.3841.67%
Shoplifting1523.78114.29%
Public order620.980.00%
Possession of weapons58.39150.00%
Burglary46.990.00%
Bicycle theft35.60200.00%
Other theft34.2050.00%
Other crime24.20100.00%
Drugs22.80100.00%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Theft from the person12.800.00%
Robbery11.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25103.51-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour1334.97-53.57%
Criminal damage and arson1218.1833.33%
Shoplifting716.79-12.50%
Public order69.7920.00%
Burglary48.390.00%
Possession of weapons25.600.00%
Other theft22.80-33.33%
Drugs12.80-75.00%
Other crime11.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40145.48-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour2855.95250.00%
Criminal damage and arson939.1712.50%
Shoplifting812.59-20.00%
Public order511.19-16.67%
Drugs46.99-42.86%
Other crime35.600.00%
Other theft34.20-40.00%
Theft from the person24.200.00%
Bicycle theft12.800.00%
Robbery11.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49139.880.00%
Shoplifting1068.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.190.00%
Drugs711.190.00%
Public order69.790.00%
Other theft58.390.00%
Other crime36.990.00%
Robbery24.200.00%
Possession of weapons12.800.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 202428
June 202428
May 202421
April 202413
March 202428
February 20248

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202414
June 202417
May 202415
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202440
July 202442
June 202447
May 202437
April 202425
March 202440
February 202449

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202416
June 20248
May 202417
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX31 1AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order7
    Drugs4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Mermaid Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Taw Wharf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Station Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1