THE SQUARE, EX32 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8LS

THE SQUARE, EX32 8LS, North Devon has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.65 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8LS, encompassing approximately 2012 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

EX32 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17

THE SQUARE, EX32 8LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3857.6515.15%
Anti-social behaviour2318.88-4.17%
Shoplifting1911.4326.67%
Drugs119.44266.67%
Public order85.47-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson63.98-50.00%
Other theft62.9820.00%
Theft from the person22.98100.00%
Other crime10.99-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3354.67-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour2416.40-11.11%
Shoplifting1511.9366.67%
Public order137.4518.18%
Criminal damage and arson126.460.00%
Other theft55.96-16.67%
Other crime32.48-40.00%
Drugs31.49-57.14%
Theft from the person11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3557.65-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour2717.398.00%
Criminal damage and arson1213.4233.33%
Public order115.9610.00%
Shoplifting95.47-30.77%
Drugs74.4775.00%
Other theft63.4820.00%
Other crime52.98400.00%
Burglary22.480.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3853.6711.76%
Anti-social behaviour2518.880.00%
Shoplifting1312.4244.44%
Public order106.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.97-18.18%
Other theft54.470.00%
Drugs42.48300.00%
Burglary21.99-33.33%
Other crime10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3452.1854.55%
Anti-social behaviour2516.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.42-8.33%
Shoplifting95.4780.00%
Other theft54.4766.67%
Possession of weapons52.48400.00%
Public order52.48-16.67%
Bicycle theft32.48200.00%
Burglary31.4950.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.30-43.59%
Criminal damage and arson1210.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.96-58.33%
Public order64.970.00%
Shoplifting52.98-16.67%
Other theft32.480.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Drugs20.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3948.21-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour2419.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.9328.57%
Public order64.4720.00%
Shoplifting62.9850.00%
Drugs42.98-33.33%
Other theft31.99-40.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour822.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.980.00%
Drugs63.480.00%
Public order52.980.00%
Other theft52.480.00%
Shoplifting42.480.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202433
July 202435
June 202438
May 202434
April 202422
March 202439
February 202446

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202427
June 202425
May 202425
April 202410
March 202424
February 20248

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 202412
March 20249
February 20247

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 20249
June 202413
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Drugs4
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Boutport Street
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Station Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1