EX32 7ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 7ES

EX32 7ES, North Devon has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.68 per 1,000 population. This EX32 7ES 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 7ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 7ES, encompassing approximately 2586 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)

EX32 7ES 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

EX32 7ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4043.688.11%
Anti-social behaviour2415.46-14.29%
Shoplifting199.2835.71%
Criminal damage and arson117.350.00%
Public order74.2540.00%
Other theft42.71-42.86%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other crime20.77-33.33%
Drugs20.77-60.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3744.07-31.48%
Anti-social behaviour2814.307.69%
Shoplifting1410.82-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson115.4137.50%
Other theft74.2540.00%
Drugs52.7125.00%
Public order51.93-54.55%
Other crime31.93200.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5450.2668.75%
Anti-social behaviour2620.8818.18%
Shoplifting1510.0525.00%
Public order115.80450.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.25-33.33%
Other theft53.0966.67%
Drugs41.93100.00%
Burglary31.5550.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3236.733.23%
Anti-social behaviour2212.3746.67%
Criminal damage and arson128.51-14.29%
Shoplifting124.64140.00%
Other theft34.640.00%
Possession of weapons31.1650.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.77100.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.54-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour1511.98-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson145.80250.00%
Shoplifting55.41-16.67%
Public order41.93-33.33%
Other theft31.550.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In March 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 offences3234.79-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour2612.37188.89%
Shoplifting610.05-40.00%
Public order62.32-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.32-42.86%
Drugs41.5533.33%
Other theft31.55-50.00%
Other crime31.16-25.00%
Theft from the person21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5039.050.00%
Shoplifting1019.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.870.00%
Public order73.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.710.00%
Other theft62.710.00%
Other crime42.320.00%
Drugs31.550.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202437
June 202454
May 202432
April 202431
March 202432
February 202450

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 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
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202428
June 202426
May 202422
April 202415
March 202426
February 20249

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412
April 202414
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 7ES 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. Police Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bull Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Joy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Butchers Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Diamond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Malletts Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Sunflower Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Pilton Causeway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Hardaway Head
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. North Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rolle'S Quay
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Mills Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. A39
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Albert Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1