EX31 1HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1HJ

EX31 1HJ, North Devon has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 90.50 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1HJ 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 1HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1HJ, encompassing approximately 1104 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)

EX31 1HJ 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 1HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3090.50-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2627.154.00%
Shoplifting2023.535.26%
Drugs718.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.34-45.45%
Theft from the person35.43200.00%
Other theft32.72-25.00%
Public order22.72-71.43%
Other crime11.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3699.555.88%
Anti-social behaviour2532.58-7.41%
Shoplifting1922.6335.71%
Criminal damage and arson1117.2022.22%
Public order79.9640.00%
Other theft46.34-42.86%
Burglary23.62100.00%
Other crime21.81-33.33%
Drugs21.81-50.00%
Theft from the person11.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In July 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 offences3495.93-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour2730.7717.39%
Shoplifting1424.44-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson912.6712.50%
Other theft78.1516.67%
Public order56.34-37.50%
Drugs44.5333.33%
Other crime33.62200.00%
Vehicle crime12.720.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48105.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour2343.449.52%
Shoplifting1520.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.58-33.33%
Public order87.24300.00%
Other theft67.24100.00%
Drugs35.4350.00%
Burglary32.7250.00%
Vehicle crime12.720.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3083.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour2127.1561.54%
Criminal damage and arson1219.01-14.29%
Shoplifting1210.86140.00%
Other theft310.860.00%
Possession of weapons32.7250.00%
Drugs22.720.00%
Bicycle theft21.81100.00%
Public order21.81-50.00%
Burglary21.81-33.33%
Theft from the person11.810.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3068.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson1427.15250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.67-45.83%
Shoplifting511.77-16.67%
Public order44.53-20.00%
Other theft33.620.00%
Burglary32.72200.00%
Possession of weapons22.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3076.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour2427.15200.00%
Shoplifting621.72-40.00%
Public order55.43-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.53-42.86%
Drugs43.6233.33%
Other theft33.62-50.00%
Other crime32.72-25.00%
Theft from the person22.72100.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.91-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4586.880.00%
Shoplifting1040.730.00%
Public order89.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.240.00%
Other theft66.340.00%
Other crime45.430.00%
Drugs33.620.00%
Robbery22.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202414
June 202415
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 202410

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202436
July 202434
June 202448
May 202430
April 202430
March 202430
February 202445

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 202427
June 202423
May 202421
April 202413
March 202424
February 20248

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20243

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 202412
April 202414
March 20244
February 20247

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 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 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 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
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 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
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 1HJ 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Fair View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 25. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1