HIGHER MAUDLIN STREET, EX32 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 7BJ

HIGHER MAUDLIN STREET, EX32 7BJ, North Devon has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.87 per 1,000 population. This EX32 7BJ 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 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 7BJ, encompassing approximately 3177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX32 7BJ area, explore the EX32 7BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX32 7BJ area, visit the EX32 7BJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

EX32 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17
  • Mermaid Walk with total crimes: 7

HIGHER MAUDLIN STREET, EX32 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2324.8715.00%
Shoplifting197.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.98-45.45%
Drugs65.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89-72.73%
Theft from the person30.94200.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Public order20.63-60.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.533.12%
Anti-social behaviour2010.39-23.08%
Shoplifting196.3035.71%
Criminal damage and arson115.9857.14%
Public order53.46150.00%
Other theft31.57-25.00%
Drugs20.94-60.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.27-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour2610.0730.00%
Shoplifting148.18-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.4140.00%
Drugs52.2025.00%
Other theft41.57-20.00%
Public order21.26-77.78%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4233.0561.54%
Anti-social behaviour2013.22-4.76%
Shoplifting156.3050.00%
Public order94.72800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.83-16.67%
Other theft51.57150.00%
Drugs41.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.2936.84%
Anti-social behaviour218.18162.50%
Shoplifting106.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.15-40.00%
Drugs21.890.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.05-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson105.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.15-57.89%
Shoplifting52.52-16.67%
Other theft31.570.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.77-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour198.18280.00%
Shoplifting65.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89-20.00%
Public order41.26-42.86%
Other theft31.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.120.00%
Shoplifting1211.960.00%
Public order73.780.00%
Other theft62.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Other crime31.570.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 202426
June 202420
May 202421
April 20248
March 202419
February 20245

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202433
July 202432
June 202442
May 202426
April 202419
March 202426
February 202438

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 202414
June 202415
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 202412

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX32 7BJ 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. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Mermaid Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Carlyle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pilton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Greenmeadow Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Charles Dart Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1