HIGHFIELD CLOSE, EX32 8LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8LG

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, EX32 8LG, North Devon has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8LG 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 8LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8LG, encompassing approximately 3699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX32 8LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Station Road with total crimes: 9
  • Norfolk Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Bevan Road with total crimes: 2

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, EX32 8LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.76-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.4340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.117.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.78-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-66.67%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0044.44%
Anti-social behaviour83.51-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.16100.00%
Drugs31.62200.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.4380.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-40.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.00114.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.350.00%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Public order30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.30-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.89-54.55%
Other theft41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8153.85%
Anti-social behaviour115.4157.14%
Public order32.970.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.510.00%
Drugs31.890.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202413
June 20249
May 202415
April 20247
March 202420
February 202413

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 202411
February 20247

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Station Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Norfolk Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. John Gay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gould Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sunset Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Barbican Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brewer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Forches Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1