EX32 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8JZ

EX32 8JZ, North Devon has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.08 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8JZ 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 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8JZ, encompassing approximately 3794 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX32 8JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17
  • The Square with total crimes: 5
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 5

EX32 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.08-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour185.27-21.74%
Drugs64.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-63.64%
Public order41.05-42.86%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour237.6435.29%
Criminal damage and arson116.06-8.33%
Public order72.9040.00%
Drugs31.84-66.67%
Other theft20.79-50.00%
Other crime10.53-75.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.143.57%
Anti-social behaviour177.64-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson124.48140.00%
Drugs93.1680.00%
Public order52.37-37.50%
Other theft41.32-33.33%
Other crime41.050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 offences2819.7755.56%
Anti-social behaviour217.3810.53%
Public order85.53700.00%
Other theft62.1150.00%
Drugs51.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-54.55%
Burglary21.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.13171.43%
Violence and sexual offences185.0128.57%
Criminal damage and arson114.7437.50%
Other theft42.9033.33%
Bicycle theft21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.86-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson83.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.11-65.00%
Public order51.84-16.67%
Other theft31.320.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Drugs20.53-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 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 offences3220.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.43300.00%
Drugs75.2775.00%
Public order61.84100.00%
Other crime31.5850.00%
Other theft30.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-66.67%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.580.00%
Other theft51.320.00%
Drugs41.320.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202429
June 202428
May 202418
April 202414
March 202432
February 202432

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202412
June 20245
May 202411
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202417
June 202421
May 202419
April 20247
March 202420
February 20245

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Richmond Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sunflower Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Zephyr Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Charles Dart Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sunset Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Barbican Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1