EX32 8HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8HA

EX32 8HA, North Devon has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8HA 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 8HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8HA, encompassing approximately 3483 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX32 8HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Gay Road with total crimes: 5
  • Highfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sowden Park with total crimes: 3

EX32 8HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.90114.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.3116.67%
Other theft22.010.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.90-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.01-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.72200.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.0583.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.16-47.06%
Shoplifting62.580.00%
Burglary21.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.0670.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.72100.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.34-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.87-36.36%
Shoplifting42.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.3554.55%
Anti-social behaviour114.880.00%
Public order43.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Other crime30.86200.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20247
June 20249
May 202417
April 202410
March 202417
February 202411

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 2 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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