EX32 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 2SL

EX32 2SL, North Devon has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 400.00 per 1,000 population. This EX32 2SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX32 postcode area, which has experienced 171 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX32 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 2SL, encompassing approximately 154 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX32 2SL area, explore the EX32 2SL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX32 2SL area, visit the EX32 2SL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

EX32 2SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Mermaid Walk with total crimes: 7

EX32 2SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19400.0026.67%
Violence and sexual offences14122.58-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour1390.328.33%
Other theft383.87-40.00%
Public order319.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson319.360.00%
Theft from the person319.36200.00%
Drugs219.360.00%
Other crime112.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20387.1053.85%
Shoplifting15129.0315.38%
Anti-social behaviour1296.78-29.41%
Other theft577.4225.00%
Public order332.26200.00%
Burglary219.360.00%
Other crime212.900.00%
Theft from the person112.900.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17361.2988.89%
Violence and sexual offences13109.68-53.57%
Shoplifting1383.87-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson583.8766.67%
Other theft432.26100.00%
Drugs225.81100.00%
Vehicle crime112.900.00%
Public order16.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28425.8147.37%
Shoplifting16180.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour9103.23-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson358.07-66.67%
Other theft219.360.00%
Burglary212.90-33.33%
Public order212.900.00%
Vehicle crime112.900.00%
Other crime16.450.00%
Drugs16.450.00%
Theft from the person16.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19400.0011.76%
Shoplifting12122.58140.00%
Anti-social behaviour1177.4283.33%
Criminal damage and arson970.97125.00%
Burglary358.0750.00%
Public order219.36100.00%
Other theft212.90100.00%
Other crime112.900.00%
Drugs16.450.00%
Theft from the person16.450.00%
Bicycle theft16.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17238.71240.00%
Anti-social behaviour6109.68-45.45%
Shoplifting538.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson432.2633.33%
Burglary225.810.00%
Possession of weapons112.900.00%
Other theft16.450.00%
Public order16.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11167.74266.67%
Shoplifting670.97-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences538.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson332.260.00%
Public order119.36-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15277.420.00%
Shoplifting1096.780.00%
Public order464.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson325.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.360.00%
Drugs219.360.00%
Other theft212.900.00%
Robbery212.900.00%
Other crime112.900.00%
Possession of weapons16.450.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202413
June 202428
May 202419
April 202417
March 20245
February 202415

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202417
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202413
June 202416
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 202410

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
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mermaid Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Taw Wharf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fair View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pathfield Lawn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1