BEDFORD STREET, EX32 8JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8JR

BEDFORD STREET, EX32 8JR, North Devon has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.43 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8JR 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 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8JR, encompassing approximately 3447 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX32 8JR area, explore the EX32 8JR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX32 8JR area, visit the EX32 8JR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

EX32 8JR 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

BEDFORD STREET, EX32 8JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.43-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour258.124.17%
Shoplifting187.2520.00%
Drugs75.22133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.03-50.00%
Other theft41.74-20.00%
Public order41.16-60.00%
Theft from the person21.16100.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 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 offences3832.2015.15%
Anti-social behaviour2411.02-7.69%
Shoplifting156.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.350.00%
Public order103.4842.86%
Other theft52.90-16.67%
Drugs31.45-70.00%
Theft from the person10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.20-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour269.578.33%
Criminal damage and arson127.5420.00%
Drugs103.48150.00%
Shoplifting92.90-25.00%
Public order72.61-22.22%
Other theft62.03-14.29%
Other crime31.74200.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In June 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 offences3430.179.68%
Anti-social behaviour249.86-11.11%
Shoplifting126.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.480.00%
Public order92.90200.00%
Other theft72.6116.67%
Drugs42.03300.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.7263.16%
Anti-social behaviour278.99170.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.83-9.09%
Shoplifting82.90166.67%
Other theft62.3250.00%
Bicycle theft31.74200.00%
Possession of weapons30.87200.00%
Public order30.87-50.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.69-51.28%
Criminal damage and arson115.51120.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.19-64.29%
Public order62.90-14.29%
Other theft41.74100.00%
Shoplifting31.16-25.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Drugs20.58-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.01-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour2811.31250.00%
Public order78.1216.67%
Drugs72.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03-28.57%
Shoplifting41.4533.33%
Other crime41.16100.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Other theft20.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4524.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour813.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.320.00%
Public order62.030.00%
Drugs51.740.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202438
July 202433
June 202434
May 202431
April 202419
March 202439
February 202445

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202424
July 202426
June 202424
May 202427
April 202410
March 202428
February 20248

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 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 202412
June 202410
May 202410
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 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 20243

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
March 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 8JR 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. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. New Buildings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Sunset Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Barbican Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1