WELL STREET, EX32 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8HU

WELL STREET, EX32 8HU, North Devon has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.37 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8HU, encompassing approximately 2369 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

EX32 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17

WELL STREET, EX32 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3849.372.70%
Anti-social behaviour2416.034.35%
Shoplifting1810.1320.00%
Drugs117.60266.67%
Public order84.64-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson63.38-50.00%
Other theft62.5320.00%
Theft from the person22.53100.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other crime10.84-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3747.685.71%
Anti-social behaviour2315.61-11.54%
Shoplifting159.7166.67%
Public order136.3318.18%
Criminal damage and arson125.49-7.69%
Other theft55.06-16.67%
Other crime32.11-40.00%
Drugs31.27-57.14%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3548.95-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour2614.778.33%
Criminal damage and arson1310.9744.44%
Public order115.4910.00%
Shoplifting94.64-30.77%
Drugs73.8075.00%
Other theft62.9520.00%
Other crime52.53400.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4046.0017.65%
Anti-social behaviour2416.880.00%
Shoplifting1310.1344.44%
Public order105.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.22-25.00%
Other theft53.800.00%
Drugs42.11300.00%
Burglary21.69-33.33%
Other crime10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3443.8947.83%
Anti-social behaviour2414.3584.62%
Criminal damage and arson1210.139.09%
Shoplifting95.0680.00%
Other theft53.8066.67%
Possession of weapons52.11400.00%
Public order42.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.69200.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.69-41.03%
Anti-social behaviour139.71-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.4922.22%
Public order64.640.00%
Shoplifting52.53-16.67%
Other theft32.110.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Drugs20.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3941.78-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour2516.46212.50%
Criminal damage and arson910.5528.57%
Public order63.8020.00%
Shoplifting62.5350.00%
Drugs42.53-33.33%
Other crime31.6950.00%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5037.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour821.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.380.00%
Drugs62.950.00%
Public order52.530.00%
Other theft52.110.00%
Shoplifting42.110.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202437
July 202435
June 202440
May 202434
April 202423
March 202439
February 202450

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202426
June 202424
May 202424
April 202413
March 202425
February 20248

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249
June 202413
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241

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

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

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 8HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Drugs4
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1