EX31 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX31 3AR

EX31 3AR, North Devon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This EX31 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX31 3AR, encompassing approximately 1554 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX31 3AR area, explore the EX31 3AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX31 3AR area, visit the EX31 3AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX31 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Osborne Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • John Penrose Road with total crimes: 2

EX31 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.58150.00%
Shoplifting53.22-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.220.00%
Other theft12.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.0850.00%
Public order23.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.87400.00%
Shoplifting46.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.57-20.00%
Other crime12.570.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

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 offences58.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-33.33%
Shoplifting21.29-60.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-50.00%
Public order31.93200.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.58500.00%
Shoplifting53.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93-50.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.72-20.00%
Shoplifting22.57-50.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.650.00%
Shoplifting43.220.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX31 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Osborne Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. John Penrose Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Beech Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Baron Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Roundswell Service Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Old Torrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gratton Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Clarendon Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Windsor Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hornbeam Hollow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1