EX32 8HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8HD

EX32 8HD, North Devon has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.64 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8HD 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 8HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8HD, encompassing approximately 3317 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

EX32 8HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12

EX32 8HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.64-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour248.1420.00%
Shoplifting187.2320.00%
Drugs75.43133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-50.00%
Other theft41.81-20.00%
Public order41.21-60.00%
Theft from the person21.21100.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3331.0510.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.95-20.00%
Shoplifting156.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.529.09%
Public order103.6266.67%
Other theft53.01-16.67%
Drugs31.51-40.00%
Other crime20.90-33.33%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.84-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour259.048.70%
Criminal damage and arson117.5422.22%
Shoplifting93.32-25.00%
Public order62.71-25.00%
Other theft61.8120.00%
Drugs51.81150.00%
Other crime31.51200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour2310.550.00%
Shoplifting126.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.62-10.00%
Public order82.71166.67%
Other theft52.410.00%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.0330.43%
Anti-social behaviour239.04130.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.93-9.09%
Shoplifting83.01166.67%
Other theft52.4166.67%
Bicycle theft31.51200.00%
Possession of weapons30.90200.00%
Public order30.90-40.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.39-41.03%
Criminal damage and arson116.9383.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.32-61.54%
Public order53.01-28.57%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Shoplifting30.90-25.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs10.60-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.24-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour2611.76271.43%
Public order77.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-14.29%
Drugs51.810.00%
Shoplifting41.510.00%
Other crime41.21100.00%
Theft from the person21.21100.00%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4926.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour714.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.110.00%
Drugs52.110.00%
Public order51.510.00%
Other theft51.510.00%
Shoplifting41.510.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
July 202430
June 202435
May 202430
April 202423
March 202439
February 202449

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 202425
June 202423
May 202423
April 202410
March 202426
February 20247

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202411
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245

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

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

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting15
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Sunset Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1