EX31 1BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1BN

EX31 1BN, North Devon has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 100.24 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1BN 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 1BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1BN, encompassing approximately 987 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX31 1BN area, explore the EX31 1BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)

EX31 1BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12

EX31 1BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28100.243.70%
Violence and sexual offences2828.35-17.65%
Shoplifting1928.3511.76%
Drugs719.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.09-45.45%
Theft from the person36.07200.00%
Other theft33.04-25.00%
Public order33.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons13.040.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34112.393.03%
Anti-social behaviour2734.420.00%
Shoplifting1727.3430.77%
Criminal damage and arson1117.21-8.33%
Public order911.1480.00%
Other theft49.11-42.86%
Other crime34.050.00%
Burglary23.04100.00%
Drugs22.02-50.00%
Theft from the person12.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33109.35-28.26%
Anti-social behaviour2733.418.00%
Shoplifting1327.34-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson1213.1650.00%
Other theft712.1540.00%
Public order57.09-44.44%
Drugs45.0633.33%
Other crime34.05200.00%
Vehicle crime23.04100.00%
Theft from the person12.020.00%
Burglary11.01-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46118.4664.29%
Anti-social behaviour2546.5713.64%
Shoplifting1525.3125.00%
Public order915.19350.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.11-27.27%
Other theft58.1066.67%
Drugs35.0650.00%
Burglary33.0450.00%
Vehicle crime13.04-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2892.14-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour2228.3569.23%
Shoplifting1222.27140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.15-15.38%
Other theft311.1450.00%
Possession of weapons33.0450.00%
Drugs23.040.00%
Bicycle theft22.02100.00%
Public order22.02-50.00%
Burglary22.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Theft from the person12.020.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2973.91-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson1329.36225.00%
Anti-social behaviour1313.16-45.83%
Shoplifting513.16-16.67%
Public order45.06-20.00%
Burglary34.05200.00%
Possession of weapons23.040.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3186.06-34.04%
Anti-social behaviour2431.39200.00%
Shoplifting624.30-33.33%
Public order56.07-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.06-42.86%
Drugs44.050.00%
Other crime34.050.00%
Theft from the person23.04100.00%
Other theft22.02-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Robbery11.01-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4795.170.00%
Shoplifting947.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.100.00%
Public order67.090.00%
Other theft56.070.00%
Drugs45.060.00%
Other crime34.050.00%
Robbery23.040.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
July 202427
June 202425
May 202422
April 202413
March 202424
February 20248

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202434
July 202433
June 202446
May 202428
April 202429
March 202431
February 202447

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 202411
April 202413
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202413
June 202415
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 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
February 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Mermaid Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1