CASTLE STREET, EX31 1ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1ET

CASTLE STREET, EX31 1ET, North Devon has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 123.06 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1ET 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 1ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1ET, encompassing approximately 1072 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)

EX31 1ET 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

CASTLE STREET, EX31 1ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39123.068.33%
Anti-social behaviour2736.36-10.00%
Shoplifting2325.1735.29%
Public order1121.440.00%
Drugs1110.26266.67%
Other theft810.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.460.00%
Theft from the person36.53200.00%
Vehicle crime12.800.00%
Other crime10.93-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36110.01-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour3033.567.14%
Shoplifting1727.9721.43%
Public order1115.8522.22%
Criminal damage and arson710.26-41.67%
Other theft66.53-25.00%
Other crime45.59-20.00%
Drugs33.73-50.00%
Burglary22.80100.00%
Theft from the person11.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37113.74-22.92%
Anti-social behaviour2834.4912.00%
Shoplifting1426.10-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson1213.0550.00%
Public order911.1912.50%
Other theft88.3933.33%
Drugs67.4650.00%
Other crime55.59400.00%
Vehicle crime14.660.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48113.7441.18%
Anti-social behaviour2544.7525.00%
Shoplifting1723.3113.33%
Public order815.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.46-55.56%
Other theft67.46100.00%
Drugs45.59300.00%
Burglary33.730.00%
Vehicle crime12.80-50.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34105.3525.93%
Anti-social behaviour2031.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson1818.6550.00%
Shoplifting1516.78114.29%
Public order613.9820.00%
Possession of weapons55.59150.00%
Burglary34.660.00%
Other theft32.8050.00%
Other crime22.800.00%
Bicycle theft21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Drugs11.860.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2770.85-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour1625.17-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson1214.9271.43%
Shoplifting711.19-12.50%
Public order56.530.00%
Burglary34.660.00%
Possession of weapons22.800.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Drugs11.86-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2982.04-30.95%
Anti-social behaviour2627.04188.89%
Shoplifting824.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.46-12.50%
Public order56.53-37.50%
Drugs44.660.00%
Other crime33.730.00%
Other theft22.80-60.00%
Theft from the person21.860.00%
Bicycle theft11.860.00%
Robbery10.93-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4286.700.00%
Shoplifting1039.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.320.00%
Public order88.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.460.00%
Other theft57.460.00%
Drugs44.660.00%
Other crime33.730.00%
Robbery22.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
July 202428
June 202425
May 202420
April 202416
March 202426
February 20249

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

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248

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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202436
July 202437
June 202448
May 202434
April 202427
March 202429
February 202442

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 202418
April 202412
March 20247
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 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 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
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 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 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 1ET 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. 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. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Station Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1