SOWDEN LANE, EX32 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8DJ

SOWDEN LANE, EX32 8DJ, North Devon has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8DJ, encompassing approximately 2853 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

EX32 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woolbarn Lawn with total crimes: 3
  • John Gay Road with total crimes: 2
  • Acorn Grove with total crimes: 2

SOWDEN LANE, EX32 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.91-53.85%
Public order32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.06116.67%
Other crime34.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.61-40.00%
Public order32.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.50100.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7127.27%
Public order24.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-60.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7183.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.8625.00%
Public order21.75-33.33%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10-20.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.800.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20246
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

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

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime 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 8DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woolbarn Lawn
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. John Gay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Acorn Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Moor
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Park Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Walnut Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Barton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brewer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Forches Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1