EX31 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 2BQ

EX31 2BQ, North Devon has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This EX31 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 2BQ, encompassing approximately 1219 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX31 2BQ area, explore the EX31 2BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX31 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnstaple with total crimes: 2
  • Old Sticklepath Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 1

EX31 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.56100.00%
Shoplifting21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.460.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.2050.00%
Burglary14.92-66.67%
Other theft10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.300.00%
Burglary33.280.00%
Public order22.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.100.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft21.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
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A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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April 20241
March 20243

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX31 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barnstaple
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Sticklepath Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1