BEAR STREET, EX32 7DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 7DB

BEAR STREET, EX32 7DB, North Devon has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.53 per 1,000 population. This EX32 7DB 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 7DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 7DB, encompassing approximately 3258 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX32 7DB area, explore the EX32 7DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)

EX32 7DB 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
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12

BEAR STREET, EX32 7DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3032.5311.11%
Violence and sexual offences309.21-23.08%
Shoplifting199.2111.76%
Drugs85.83166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.45-58.33%
Other theft41.53-20.00%
Public order41.23-63.64%
Theft from the person31.23200.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3936.52-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour2711.97-15.62%
Shoplifting178.2930.77%
Criminal damage and arson125.22-14.29%
Public order113.6883.33%
Other theft53.38-16.67%
Drugs31.53-50.00%
Other crime20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
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 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4038.36-24.53%
Anti-social behaviour3212.2723.08%
Criminal damage and arson149.8275.00%
Shoplifting134.30-13.33%
Drugs63.99100.00%
Other theft61.8420.00%
Public order61.84-33.33%
Other crime31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5338.0570.97%
Anti-social behaviour2616.268.33%
Shoplifting157.9825.00%
Public order94.60350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.76-33.33%
Other theft52.4525.00%
Drugs31.5350.00%
Burglary20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.696.90%
Anti-social behaviour249.5184.62%
Criminal damage and arson127.36-20.00%
Shoplifting123.68140.00%
Other theft43.68100.00%
Possession of weapons31.2350.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Public order20.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.94-27.50%
Criminal damage and arson158.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.60-53.57%
Shoplifting53.99-16.67%
Public order51.53-28.57%
Burglary31.53200.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4030.99-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour2812.27211.11%
Public order78.5916.67%
Shoplifting62.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.84-37.50%
Drugs41.53-20.00%
Other crime31.23-25.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5632.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour917.180.00%
Shoplifting92.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.760.00%
Public order62.450.00%
Other theft51.840.00%
Drugs51.530.00%
Other crime41.530.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 202412
April 202415
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
July 202432
June 202426
May 202424
April 202413
March 202428
February 20249

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245

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 202417
July 202413
June 202415
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202439
July 202440
June 202453
May 202431
April 202429
March 202440
February 202456

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

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 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 20243
February 20244

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX32 7DB 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. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Mermaid Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pilton Causeway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Charles Dart Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1