EX31 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 2HQ

EX31 2HQ, North Devon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.02 per 1,000 population. This EX31 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 2HQ, encompassing approximately 2652 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX31 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

EX31 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.15-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.3960.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7750.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.51100.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 offences21.510.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244

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 4 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241

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
June 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

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

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August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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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August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241

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

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March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodville
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lynhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Cornflower Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hornbeam Hollow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Woodville Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Crosslands
    Total1
    Other theft1