EX31 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1EL

EX31 1EL, North Devon has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 88.84 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1EL 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 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1EL, encompassing approximately 1170 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)

EX31 1EL 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 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2888.84-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour2523.928.70%
Shoplifting2321.3621.05%
Drugs619.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.130.00%
Other theft55.13-16.67%
Public order54.27-16.67%
Theft from the person34.27200.00%
Other crime12.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3082.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour2325.63-8.00%
Shoplifting1919.6526.67%
Other theft616.23-25.00%
Public order65.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.13-14.29%
Burglary25.13100.00%
Other crime21.71-33.33%
Theft from the person11.710.00%
Drugs10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3084.57-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour2525.6325.00%
Shoplifting1521.36-6.25%
Other theft812.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.83-12.50%
Public order55.98-16.67%
Drugs34.2750.00%
Other crime32.56200.00%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4693.9648.39%
Anti-social behaviour2039.295.26%
Shoplifting1617.0814.29%
Criminal damage and arson813.67-50.00%
Other theft66.83100.00%
Public order65.13100.00%
Burglary35.130.00%
Drugs22.56100.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3184.5714.81%
Anti-social behaviour1926.4872.73%
Criminal damage and arson1616.2345.45%
Shoplifting1413.67180.00%
Burglary311.960.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Other theft32.560.00%
Possession of weapons32.5650.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Bicycle theft21.71100.00%
Drugs11.710.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2756.388.00%
Anti-social behaviour1123.06-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.40175.00%
Shoplifting59.40-16.67%
Other theft34.2750.00%
Burglary32.560.00%
Public order32.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.560.00%
Bicycle theft11.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2562.36212.50%
Violence and sexual offences2521.36-39.02%
Shoplifting621.36-45.45%
Public order55.13-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.27-42.86%
Other theft23.42-66.67%
Other crime21.710.00%
Drugs11.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Robbery10.85-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4176.880.00%
Shoplifting1135.020.00%
Public order89.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.830.00%
Other theft65.980.00%
Drugs25.130.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Robbery21.710.00%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 202415
June 202416
May 202414
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
July 202430
June 202446
May 202431
April 202427
March 202425
February 202441

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
July 202425
June 202420
May 202419
April 202411
March 202425
February 20248

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 202416
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20241
February 20241

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 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 1EL 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. Supermarket
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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. Taw Wharf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Fair View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1