WESTERN TERRACE, EX31 1JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1JG

WESTERN TERRACE, EX31 1JG, North Devon has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.99 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1JG 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 1JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1JG, encompassing approximately 1286 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

EX31 1JG 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

WESTERN TERRACE, EX31 1JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1634.996.67%
Violence and sexual offences1112.44-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour88.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.220.00%
Theft from the person32.33200.00%
Drugs22.330.00%
Other crime11.56-50.00%
Other theft10.78-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1639.6633.33%
Shoplifting1512.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.66-28.57%
Other theft37.780.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Theft from the person11.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1437.3275.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.89-47.83%
Shoplifting129.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.3333.33%
Other theft33.1150.00%
Drugs12.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2345.8891.67%
Shoplifting1517.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.66-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson36.22-40.00%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.3383.33%
Shoplifting108.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.7825.00%
Burglary23.890.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.21275.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.66-14.29%
Shoplifting54.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.8933.33%
Burglary23.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.33600.00%
Shoplifting65.44-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.67-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Public order12.33-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.770.00%
Shoplifting910.890.00%
Public order47.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

Crime by Type

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 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202412
June 202423
May 202412
April 202415
March 20244
February 202414

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202412
June 202415
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX31 1JG 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fair View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Pathfield Lawn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1