EX31 1JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1JF

EX31 1JF, North Devon has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.12 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1JF 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 1JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1JF, encompassing approximately 1303 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

EX31 1JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Mermaid Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Butchers Row with total crimes: 4

EX31 1JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1739.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences1413.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1010.74-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson37.670.00%
Theft from the person32.30200.00%
Drugs22.300.00%
Other crime11.53-50.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2146.0250.00%
Shoplifting1716.1130.77%
Anti-social behaviour1113.04-31.25%
Public order38.44200.00%
Other theft32.300.00%
Burglary22.300.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Theft from the person11.530.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1641.4277.78%
Violence and sexual offences1412.27-46.15%
Shoplifting1310.74-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.970.00%
Other theft33.0750.00%
Drugs22.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2649.0962.50%
Shoplifting1519.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.51-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson46.90-20.00%
Other theft23.070.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.2783.33%
Shoplifting108.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.6725.00%
Other theft23.840.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.27-33.33%
Shoplifting54.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.8433.33%
Other theft23.07100.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.41200.00%
Shoplifting66.90-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.60-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Other theft12.30-66.67%
Public order10.77-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1635.280.00%
Shoplifting1012.270.00%
Public order57.670.00%
Other theft33.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Drugs22.300.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 202413
June 202415
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 202410

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202414
June 202426
May 202416
April 202416
March 20244
February 202416

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202416
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX31 1JF 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. Mermaid Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Fair View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Pathfield Lawn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1