VICTORIA ROAD, EX32 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8DS

VICTORIA ROAD, EX32 8DS, North Devon has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8DS, encompassing approximately 3583 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX32 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Station Road with total crimes: 9
  • Norfolk Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

VICTORIA ROAD, EX32 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.37-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67200.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.56100.00%

In August 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 offences137.8144.44%
Anti-social behaviour63.63-14.29%
Other theft21.670.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-83.33%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2128.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.51-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.95100.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.56-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.6528.57%
Violence and sexual offences72.51-56.25%
Shoplifting61.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-40.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.44128.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9566.67%
Other theft41.400.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.93-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.95-63.16%
Other theft41.95300.00%
Shoplifting41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.00171.43%
Anti-social behaviour125.3050.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.230.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20249
June 20247
May 202416
April 20247
March 202419
February 20247

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 20248

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

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

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Station Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Norfolk Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Gay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Acorn Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cyprus Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gould Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sunset Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Barbican Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brewer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Forches Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1