EX32 8LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8LU

EX32 8LU, North Devon has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.11 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8LU 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 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8LU, encompassing approximately 1979 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

EX32 8LU 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

EX32 8LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3759.118.82%
Anti-social behaviour2418.69-4.00%
Shoplifting1912.1226.67%
Drugs119.60266.67%
Public order85.56-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson64.04-50.00%
Other theft63.0320.00%
Theft from the person23.03100.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In August 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 offences3456.08-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour2517.18-10.71%
Shoplifting1512.6366.67%
Public order137.5818.18%
Criminal damage and arson126.570.00%
Other theft56.06-16.67%
Drugs32.53-75.00%
Other crime21.52-60.00%
Theft from the person11.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3763.15-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour2818.697.69%
Criminal damage and arson1214.1533.33%
Drugs126.06100.00%
Public order116.060.00%
Shoplifting95.56-30.77%
Other theft64.5520.00%
Other crime53.03400.00%
Theft from the person22.53100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3957.0911.43%
Anti-social behaviour2619.70-7.14%
Shoplifting1313.1444.44%
Public order116.5783.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.56-18.18%
Drugs64.55500.00%
Other theft53.03-16.67%
Burglary22.53-33.33%
Other crime11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3556.0859.09%
Anti-social behaviour2817.68154.55%
Criminal damage and arson1114.15-8.33%
Shoplifting95.5680.00%
Other theft64.55100.00%
Public order63.03-14.29%
Possession of weapons53.03400.00%
Bicycle theft32.53200.00%
Burglary31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

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 offences2233.85-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.06-57.69%
Public order75.5616.67%
Shoplifting53.54-16.67%
Other theft32.530.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Drugs21.01-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4052.04-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour2620.21225.00%
Criminal damage and arson913.1428.57%
Drugs74.5516.67%
Public order63.540.00%
Shoplifting63.03100.00%
Other theft33.03-40.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4542.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour822.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.040.00%
Drugs63.540.00%
Public order63.030.00%
Other theft53.030.00%
Shoplifting32.530.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202434
July 202437
June 202439
May 202435
April 202422
March 202440
February 202445

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202428
June 202426
May 202428
April 202411
March 202426
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 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 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 20243

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202412
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 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 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
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 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 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 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246

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 8LU 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. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bull Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Station Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Vicarage Lawn
    Total1
    Shoplifting1