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 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8LG 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 8LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8LG, encompassing approximately 3699 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

EX32 8LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Gay Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fort Street with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Close with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, EX32 8LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. John Gay Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fort Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Old Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Barbican Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Norfolk Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gould Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bevan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hills View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Firs Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Sunny Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hawley Manor
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hawley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bingham Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brewer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gould Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1