CHESTWOOD AVENUE, EX31 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 2EJ

CHESTWOOD AVENUE, EX31 2EJ, North Devon has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.88 per 1,000 population. This EX31 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 2EJ, encompassing approximately 2430 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX31 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodville with total crimes: 2
  • Lynhurst Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Woodville Close with total crimes: 1

CHESTWOOD AVENUE, EX31 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-80.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.11-28.57%
Public order22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.17-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5316.67%
Other theft22.88100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.060.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 2 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.

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September 20241
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A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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June 20242
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March 20244

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

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May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodville
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lynhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Woodville Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Crosslands
    Total1
    Other theft1