NEW BUILDINGS, EX32 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 7BL

NEW BUILDINGS, EX32 7BL, North Devon has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.90 per 1,000 population. This EX32 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 7BL, encompassing approximately 3689 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)

EX32 7BL 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

NEW BUILDINGS, EX32 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4130.9020.59%
Anti-social behaviour2111.11-22.22%
Shoplifting205.6942.86%
Criminal damage and arson135.4244.44%
Public order83.5260.00%
Other theft52.17-16.67%
Drugs21.36-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour279.2212.50%
Shoplifting147.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.790.00%
Drugs62.4450.00%
Other theft61.630.00%
Public order51.63-50.00%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5133.3454.55%
Anti-social behaviour2413.829.09%
Shoplifting146.5016.67%
Public order103.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.710.00%
Other theft62.44100.00%
Drugs41.63100.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.9432.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.9483.33%
Shoplifting125.96140.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.25-40.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Possession of weapons30.8150.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.70-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson156.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.07-55.56%
Shoplifting53.250.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Public order30.81-40.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.39-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour279.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.32-37.50%
Shoplifting51.36-58.33%
Public order51.36-28.57%
Other theft31.36-50.00%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Theft from the person20.81100.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5228.190.00%
Shoplifting1214.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.440.00%
Public order72.170.00%
Other theft61.900.00%
Other crime31.630.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 202415
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202434
June 202451
May 202433
April 202425
March 202434
February 202452

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202414
June 202414
May 202412
April 20245
March 20245
February 202412

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202427
June 202424
May 202422
April 202412
March 202427
February 20249

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX32 7BL 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Vale Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pilton Causeway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Hardaway Head
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 24. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mills Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. A39
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Albert Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Hills View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1