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

Overview of Crime in EX32 7DX

BEAR STREET, EX32 7DX, North Devon has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population. This EX32 7DX 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 7DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 7DX, encompassing approximately 4211 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-51.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

EX32 7DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lethaby Road with total crimes: 4

BEAR STREET, EX32 7DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour1712.5921.43%
Violence and sexual offences134.04-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson73.09-46.15%
Drugs41.66100.00%
Public order30.95-50.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.91-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour146.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.3244.44%
Public order63.09200.00%
Shoplifting21.42100.00%
Drugs20.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.62-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour147.36-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson93.3250.00%
Other crime52.140.00%
Drugs41.19100.00%
Public order20.95-66.67%
Other theft20.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.52135.29%
Anti-social behaviour179.5041.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.0420.00%
Other theft61.42200.00%
Public order61.42500.00%
Drugs21.42100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4541.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.0471.43%
Criminal damage and arson52.85-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.07-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson82.85700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.90-56.25%
Other theft21.660.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.38-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour168.07300.00%
Drugs53.8066.67%
Public order41.19100.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202427
July 202431
June 202440
May 202417
April 202412
March 202434
February 202436

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202414
June 202417
May 202412
April 20247
March 202416
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX32 7DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lethaby Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kings Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heppenstall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Zephyr Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Charles Dart Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sunset Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1