EX32 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8LH

EX32 8LH, North Devon has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.59 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8LH 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 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8LH, encompassing approximately 3696 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

EX32 8LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brannams Square with total crimes: 4

EX32 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.59-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour167.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.33-25.00%
Public order72.4340.00%
Other theft21.89-60.00%
Drugs20.54-77.78%
Other crime10.54-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.1817.39%
Anti-social behaviour167.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.33140.00%
Drugs93.25125.00%
Other theft52.4325.00%
Public order51.35-16.67%
Other crime41.350.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.2376.92%
Anti-social behaviour166.220.00%
Public order64.33500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-50.00%
Drugs41.35100.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.88128.57%
Violence and sexual offences134.3318.18%
Criminal damage and arson103.5225.00%
Other theft42.71100.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.82-64.52%
Criminal damage and arson82.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.16-65.00%
Public order51.8925.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Drugs20.54-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.7510.71%
Anti-social behaviour208.39300.00%
Drugs75.4175.00%
Public order41.89100.00%
Other crime31.08200.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.350.00%
Drugs41.350.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202427
June 202423
May 202413
April 202411
March 202431
February 202428

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202416
June 202416
May 202416
April 20247
March 202420
February 20245

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Brannams Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Park Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Diamond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fort Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Malletts Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sunflower Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Highfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. New Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Higher Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hardaway Head
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Barbican Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Norfolk Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Taw Vale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Albert Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bevan Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Hills View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lower Gaydon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Firs Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Langarron Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Sunny Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1