EX32 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8HZ

EX32 8HZ, North Devon has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.62 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8HZ 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 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8HZ, encompassing approximately 2683 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)

EX32 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 10

EX32 8HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3740.628.82%
Anti-social behaviour2113.79-12.50%
Shoplifting157.8366.67%
Public order135.5930.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.84-15.38%
Other theft54.10-28.57%
Drugs31.86-76.92%
Other crime21.12-60.00%
Theft from the person10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In July 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 offences3444.726.25%
Anti-social behaviour2412.67-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.9430.00%
Drugs134.84116.67%
Public order104.840.00%
Shoplifting93.73-25.00%
Other theft73.3540.00%
Other crime52.61400.00%
Theft from the person21.860.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3238.763.23%
Anti-social behaviour2511.930.00%
Shoplifting129.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.47-16.67%
Public order103.73100.00%
Drugs63.73500.00%
Other theft52.24-28.57%
Burglary31.860.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3138.7672.22%
Anti-social behaviour2511.55127.27%
Criminal damage and arson129.329.09%
Shoplifting84.4760.00%
Other theft72.9875.00%
Possession of weapons62.61500.00%
Public order52.24-28.57%
Burglary31.8650.00%
Bicycle theft21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.85-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour116.71-62.07%
Criminal damage and arson114.1037.50%
Public order74.1040.00%
Shoplifting52.61-16.67%
Other theft41.8633.33%
Burglary21.490.00%
Drugs20.75-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3938.76-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour2914.53190.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.8114.29%
Drugs72.9816.67%
Shoplifting62.61100.00%
Public order52.24-16.67%
Other crime31.8650.00%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Theft from the person21.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4331.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour1016.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.730.00%
Drugs62.610.00%
Public order62.240.00%
Other theft42.240.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 202434
June 202432
May 202431
April 202418
March 202439
February 202443

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202424
June 202425
May 202425
April 202411
March 202429
February 202410

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202413
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Boutport Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Brannams Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Joy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Butchers Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Park Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Diamond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fort Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Malletts Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Sunflower Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. New Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Higher Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Hardaway Head
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Barbican Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Taw Vale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Albert Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bevan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Hills View
    Total1
    Public order1