EX31 1JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1JJ

EX31 1JJ, North Devon has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.61 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1JJ 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 1JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1JJ, encompassing approximately 1280 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX31 1JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mermaid Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Fair View with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

EX31 1JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.61-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.680.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.96-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.03-11.11%
Burglary26.250.00%
Shoplifting21.56-50.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.20-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour97.8180.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.030.00%
Shoplifting43.1233.33%
Other theft23.12100.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.98280.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.8325.00%
Shoplifting33.90-25.00%
Other theft12.340.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.61-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson53.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.90-33.33%
Shoplifting43.12100.00%
Drugs13.120.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.30550.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.15100.00%
Burglary24.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.25200.00%
Shoplifting22.34-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.390.00%
Shoplifting56.250.00%
Public order23.900.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202419
May 20245
April 202413
March 20242
February 20248

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

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241

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

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September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20242
July 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

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.

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July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 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

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 1JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mermaid Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Fair View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Pathfield Lawn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1