HILLS VIEW, EX32 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8BN

HILLS VIEW, EX32 8BN, North Devon has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.07 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8BN, encompassing approximately 4046 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX32 8BN area, explore the EX32 8BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

EX32 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17
  • The Square with total crimes: 5
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 5

HILLS VIEW, EX32 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.07-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour204.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.94-54.55%
Drugs51.24150.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Public order30.74-62.50%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.04-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour206.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.9410.00%
Public order82.72300.00%
Drugs21.98-60.00%
Other crime10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.55-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour166.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.95100.00%
Drugs52.47400.00%
Other crime41.240.00%
Other theft30.99-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order20.49-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.0460.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.9133.33%
Public order74.94600.00%
Other theft61.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-37.50%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.94114.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.7114.29%
Other theft31.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.39-61.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.97-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.73250.00%
Public order41.73-20.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.55-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour187.66200.00%
Drugs54.4525.00%
Public order51.24150.00%
Other crime41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-60.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Drugs41.240.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202428
June 202432
May 202420
April 202412
March 202431
February 202434

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202416
June 202420
May 202415
April 20247
March 202418
February 20246

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 2 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Zephyr Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Charles Dart Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sunset Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Barbican Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1