EX32 7EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 7EP

EX32 7EP, North Devon has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.02 per 1,000 population. This EX32 7EP 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 7EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 7EP, encompassing approximately 4045 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-45.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX32 7EP 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

EX32 7EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.19-45.71%
Shoplifting194.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.70-58.33%
Drugs51.24150.00%
Public order31.24-50.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Theft from the person30.74200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.2112.90%
Anti-social behaviour218.65-4.55%
Shoplifting195.1946.15%
Criminal damage and arson124.7071.43%
Public order62.97200.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Drugs20.99-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.75-32.61%
Anti-social behaviour227.6615.79%
Shoplifting135.44-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson73.210.00%
Drugs61.7350.00%
Other theft41.48-33.33%
Public order20.99-80.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4627.4470.37%
Anti-social behaviour1911.370.00%
Shoplifting144.7075.00%
Public order103.46900.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4716.67%
Other theft61.73200.00%
Drugs41.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.5542.11%
Anti-social behaviour196.6790.00%
Shoplifting84.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.98-40.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

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 offences1913.10-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson104.70900.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.47-47.37%
Shoplifting52.470.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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 offences2616.81-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour196.43171.43%
Shoplifting54.70-54.55%
Drugs41.24100.00%
Public order40.99-33.33%
Other theft30.99-50.00%
Other crime20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.270.00%
Shoplifting119.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.720.00%
Other theft61.730.00%
Public order61.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202435
July 202431
June 202446
May 202427
April 202419
March 202426
February 202438

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202422
June 202419
May 202419
April 202410
March 202419
February 20247

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
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 7EP 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. Lethaby Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Carlyle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heppenstall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Zephyr Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Charles Dart Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sunset Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1