BOUTPORT STREET, EX31 1SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1SX

BOUTPORT STREET, EX31 1SX, North Devon has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 135.62 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1SX 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 1SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1SX, encompassing approximately 788 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)

EX31 1SX 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

BOUTPORT STREET, EX31 1SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30135.6211.11%
Violence and sexual offences3038.02-23.08%
Shoplifting1938.0211.76%
Drugs824.08166.67%
Criminal damage and arson610.14-50.00%
Other theft47.60-20.00%
Public order45.07-63.64%
Theft from the person35.07200.00%
Burglary23.800.00%
Possession of weapons12.530.00%

In August 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 offences39153.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour2749.43-12.90%
Shoplifting1734.2230.77%
Criminal damage and arson1221.55-14.29%
Public order1115.2183.33%
Other theft513.94-28.57%
Other crime36.340.00%
Drugs33.80-40.00%
Burglary23.800.00%
Theft from the person12.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39155.90-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour3149.4324.00%
Criminal damage and arson1439.2975.00%
Shoplifting1317.74-13.33%
Other theft716.4840.00%
Public order68.87-33.33%
Drugs57.6066.67%
Other crime36.34200.00%
Vehicle crime23.80100.00%
Burglary22.53-33.33%
Theft from the person12.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51154.6364.52%
Anti-social behaviour2564.644.17%
Shoplifting1531.6925.00%
Public order919.01350.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.41-38.46%
Other theft510.1425.00%
Drugs36.3450.00%
Burglary33.800.00%
Vehicle crime13.80-50.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31129.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour2439.2971.43%
Criminal damage and arson1330.420.00%
Shoplifting1216.48140.00%
Other theft415.21100.00%
Bicycle theft35.07200.00%
Possession of weapons33.8050.00%
Burglary33.80-25.00%
Drugs23.80100.00%
Public order22.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Theft from the person12.530.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31100.13-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour1439.29-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson1317.74116.67%
Shoplifting516.48-16.67%
Public order56.34-16.67%
Burglary46.340.00%
Possession of weapons25.070.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Drugs12.53-75.00%
Other crime11.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38121.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour2748.16237.50%
Shoplifting634.22-33.33%
Public order67.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.60-14.29%
Drugs47.60-33.33%
Other crime35.070.00%
Theft from the person23.80100.00%
Other theft22.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.530.00%
Robbery11.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57135.620.00%
Shoplifting972.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.140.00%
Drugs68.870.00%
Other theft67.600.00%
Public order67.600.00%
Other crime37.600.00%
Robbery23.800.00%
Possession of weapons12.530.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
July 202431
June 202425
May 202424
April 202414
March 202427
February 20248

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202439
July 202439
June 202451
May 202431
April 202431
March 202438
February 202457

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 202413
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202413
June 202415
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249

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 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
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 1SX 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. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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 Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    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. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1