EX31 1UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 1UB

EX31 1UB, North Devon has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.19 per 1,000 population. This EX31 1UB 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 1UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 1UB, encompassing approximately 1224 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)

EX31 1UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8

EX31 1UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2057.1925.00%
Violence and sexual offences1616.34-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour1613.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson513.07400.00%
Other theft34.08-40.00%
Public order32.45-25.00%
Theft from the person32.45200.00%
Drugs22.450.00%
Other crime11.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2152.2950.00%
Shoplifting1617.1614.29%
Anti-social behaviour1213.07-36.84%
Other theft59.800.00%
Public order44.08100.00%
Burglary23.270.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-83.33%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1952.29111.11%
Violence and sexual offences1415.52-51.72%
Shoplifting1411.44-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson611.4420.00%
Other theft54.90150.00%
Drugs24.08100.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2956.3731.82%
Shoplifting1623.6923.08%
Anti-social behaviour913.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.35-44.44%
Other theft24.08-33.33%
Burglary21.63-33.33%
Public order21.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2258.8215.79%
Shoplifting1317.97160.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.8080.00%
Burglary37.3550.00%
Public order32.45200.00%
Other theft32.45200.00%
Other crime22.450.00%
Possession of weapons21.63100.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1934.3190.00%
Anti-social behaviour815.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson56.5425.00%
Shoplifting54.08-16.67%
Burglary24.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1428.59180.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.44-52.38%
Shoplifting68.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.900.00%
Public order13.27-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2143.300.00%
Shoplifting1017.160.00%
Public order58.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.080.00%
Drugs23.270.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Robbery21.630.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202414
June 202429
May 202422
April 202419
March 202410
February 202421

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202419
June 20249
May 202412
April 20248
March 202414
February 20245

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202414
June 202416
May 202413
April 20245
March 20246
February 202410

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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 1UB 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. Supermarket
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Mermaid Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Taw Wharf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Fair View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pathfield Lawn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1