POLTIMORE LAWN, EX32 7HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 7HL

POLTIMORE LAWN, EX32 7HL, North Devon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This EX32 7HL 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 7HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 7HL, encompassing approximately 3133 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

EX32 7HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lethaby Road with total crimes: 4
  • Frankmarsh Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kings Road with total crimes: 3

POLTIMORE LAWN, EX32 7HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.02-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91300.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.34-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson45.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-75.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.62-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour45.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-60.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.76222.22%
Criminal damage and arson59.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-33.33%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.74125.00%
Public order32.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.19-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.708.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.1550.00%
Drugs11.910.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.830.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202417
June 202429
May 20249
April 20244
March 202413
February 202412

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lethaby Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Frankmarsh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kings Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Derby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sherratt'S Oak
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Frankmarsh Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heppenstall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Silver Birch View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Raleigh Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Zephyr Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Charles Dart Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Jewell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gorwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1