EX32 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8JU

EX32 8JU, North Devon has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.06 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX32 postcode area, which has experienced 197 crimes and a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX32 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8JU, encompassing approximately 3193 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

EX32 8JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12
  • Park Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • The Square with total crimes: 5

EX32 8JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.0614.29%
Anti-social behaviour2010.02-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson136.2685.71%
Drugs104.07150.00%
Other theft63.130.00%
Public order61.88-25.00%
Other crime31.880.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.8016.67%
Anti-social behaviour218.775.00%
Public order86.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.51-36.36%
Other theft62.190.00%
Drugs41.88300.00%
Burglary21.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.2622.22%
Other theft63.44100.00%
Possession of weapons41.88300.00%
Public order21.25-60.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.97-56.76%
Anti-social behaviour105.01-62.96%
Criminal damage and arson93.13200.00%
Public order52.82-16.67%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs20.63-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3727.87-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour2711.59200.00%
Drugs78.4540.00%
Public order62.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.88-40.00%
Other crime30.9450.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.210.00%
Drugs52.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Public order41.570.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202421
May 202420
April 202410
March 202427
February 20249

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202428
May 202424
April 202416
March 202437
February 202439

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Park Terrace
    Total9
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Summerland Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Boutport Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pulchrass Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 11. New Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wells Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Butchers Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Gloster Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Norfolk Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Summerland Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Higher Church Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sunny Bank
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Portmarsh Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Sanderling Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Litchdon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Lower Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Bevan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Fort Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fort Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1