EX32 8FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8FA

EX32 8FA, North Devon has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.50 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8FA 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 8FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8FA, encompassing approximately 3036 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

EX32 8FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Old Station Road with total crimes: 9
  • Woolbarn Lawn with total crimes: 3

EX32 8FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order813.50300.00%
Shoplifting82.63166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.63133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.31-50.00%
Burglary32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.8775.00%
Other theft44.6133.33%
Shoplifting31.32-25.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.66-66.67%
Drugs10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.20-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.63-30.00%
Public order62.31200.00%
Shoplifting41.98-60.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.17-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour104.6125.00%
Shoplifting103.29233.33%
Burglary23.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.8372.73%
Anti-social behaviour86.2614.29%
Public order42.6333.33%
Shoplifting31.32-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.19-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.6216.67%
Shoplifting72.3116.67%
Drugs32.310.00%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.61-25.00%
Shoplifting61.98100.00%
Other theft61.98100.00%
Public order41.98100.00%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.630.00%
Shoplifting32.630.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20248
June 202414
May 202419
April 202411
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 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 8FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Old Station Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Woolbarn Lawn
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. John Gay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Acorn Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gould Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whiddon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lower Moor
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. East Park Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Walnut Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Barton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greenbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brewer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Forches Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jordan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1