EX31 1BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1BW

EX31 1BW, North Devon has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 134.42 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX31 postcode area, which has experienced 208 crimes and a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX31 1BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1BW, encompassing approximately 885 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)

EX31 1BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 10

EX31 1BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38134.425.56%
Anti-social behaviour2742.92-6.90%
Shoplifting1730.5030.77%
Criminal damage and arson1219.20-14.29%
Public order1013.5666.67%
Other theft511.30-28.57%
Other crime35.650.00%
Drugs33.39-40.00%
Burglary23.39100.00%
Theft from the person12.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36132.16-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour2940.6716.00%
Criminal damage and arson1432.7675.00%
Shoplifting1315.81-13.33%
Other theft714.6840.00%
Public order67.91-33.33%
Drugs56.7866.67%
Other crime35.65200.00%
Vehicle crime23.39100.00%
Theft from the person12.260.00%
Burglary11.13-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51137.8170.00%
Anti-social behaviour2557.6113.64%
Shoplifting1528.2425.00%
Public order916.94350.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.17-33.33%
Other theft59.0466.67%
Drugs35.6550.00%
Burglary33.390.00%
Vehicle crime13.39-50.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30108.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour2233.8957.14%
Criminal damage and arson1224.85-7.69%
Shoplifting1213.56140.00%
Other theft313.5650.00%
Possession of weapons33.3950.00%
Burglary33.39-25.00%
Drugs23.39100.00%
Bicycle theft22.26100.00%
Public order22.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Theft from the person12.260.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Robbery11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3085.85-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour1433.89-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson1315.81225.00%
Shoplifting514.68-16.67%
Burglary45.650.00%
Public order44.52-20.00%
Possession of weapons24.520.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Drugs12.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3499.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour2538.41212.50%
Shoplifting628.24-33.33%
Public order56.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.65-42.86%
Drugs44.52-33.33%
Other crime34.520.00%
Theft from the person23.39100.00%
Other theft22.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Robbery11.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51112.960.00%
Shoplifting957.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.040.00%
Drugs67.910.00%
Public order66.780.00%
Other theft56.780.00%
Other crime35.650.00%
Robbery23.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 202436
June 202451
May 202430
April 202430
March 202434
February 202451

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202429
June 202425
May 202422
April 202414
March 202425
February 20248

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 202412
April 202413
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Boutport Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mermaid Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Brannams Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Vicarage Lawn
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bull Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Joy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Butchers Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Diamond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Fort Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Malletts Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Sunflower Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Pilton Causeway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Higher Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Hardaway Head
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 24. North Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rolle'S Quay
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Mills Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. A39
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1