EX32 8BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8BE

EX32 8BE, North Devon has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8BE 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 8BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8BE, encompassing approximately 4161 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX32 8BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Gay Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hughes Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Park Terrace with total crimes: 3

EX32 8BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.135.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.320.00%
Other theft32.1650.00%
Drugs20.72-71.43%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.0141.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.08-25.00%
Drugs72.1640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68100.00%
Public order31.4450.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Burglary20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.88-40.00%
Shoplifting62.880.00%
Drugs51.44400.00%
Other theft31.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-57.14%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.49122.22%
Anti-social behaviour124.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.88133.33%
Other theft41.68-20.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.61-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.16-59.09%
Other theft52.16150.00%
Shoplifting41.20100.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.01120.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.2920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8833.33%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202417
June 202412
May 202420
April 20249
March 202422
February 202410

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX32 8BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. John Gay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hughes Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Park Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Old Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Barbican Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Acorn Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Water Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Water Lane Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Portland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trafalgar Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Norfolk Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gould Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Firs Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Sunny Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hawley Manor
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Hawley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bingham Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brewer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gould Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Berry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1