EX32 2HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 2HR

EX32 2HR, North Devon has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.34 per 1,000 population. This EX32 2HR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX32 postcode area, which has experienced 188 crimes and a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX32 2HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 2HR, encompassing approximately 3463 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX32 2HR area, explore the EX32 2HR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)

EX32 2HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 10

EX32 2HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.342.78%
Anti-social behaviour2310.68-14.81%
Shoplifting176.6441.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.91-7.69%
Public order103.4766.67%
Other theft52.89-28.57%
Drugs31.44-50.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3633.21-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.408.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.8044.44%
Shoplifting123.75-14.29%
Other theft73.4740.00%
Drugs62.02100.00%
Public order61.73-33.33%
Other crime31.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour2511.558.70%
Shoplifting147.2216.67%
Public order94.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.60-25.00%
Other theft52.600.00%
Drugs31.4450.00%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.1615.38%
Anti-social behaviour238.6676.92%
Criminal damage and arson126.64-7.69%
Shoplifting123.47140.00%
Other theft53.4766.67%
Bicycle theft31.44200.00%
Possession of weapons30.8750.00%
Public order30.87-40.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.08-36.59%
Anti-social behaviour137.51-55.17%
Criminal damage and arson133.75116.67%
Shoplifting53.750.00%
Public order51.44-28.57%
Burglary31.440.00%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Drugs10.58-80.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4129.74-22.64%
Anti-social behaviour2911.84314.29%
Public order78.3716.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.02-14.29%
Shoplifting51.73-44.44%
Drugs51.440.00%
Other crime41.44100.00%
Theft from the person21.16100.00%
Other theft20.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5328.880.00%
Shoplifting915.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.020.00%
Other theft62.020.00%
Public order61.730.00%
Drugs51.730.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202427
June 202425
May 202423
April 202413
March 202429
February 20247

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 202436
June 202440
May 202430
April 202426
March 202441
February 202453

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX32 2HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Boutport Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mermaid Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Brannams Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Vicarage Lawn
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bull Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Joy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Butchers Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Diamond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Fort Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Malletts Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Sunflower Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Higher Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Hardaway Head
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Taw Vale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Albert Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bevan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Hills View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Vicarage Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1