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

Overview of Crime in EX32 8LW

THE SQUARE, EX32 8LW, North Devon has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.79 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8LW, encompassing approximately 1781 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX32 8LW area, explore the EX32 8LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX32 8LW area, visit the EX32 8LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)

EX32 8LW 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 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3666.795.88%
Anti-social behaviour2620.208.33%
Shoplifting1914.5926.67%
Drugs1210.66300.00%
Public order86.73-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson74.49-41.67%
Other theft63.9320.00%
Theft from the person23.37100.00%
Other crime11.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3461.18-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour2419.08-4.00%
Shoplifting1513.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.42-7.69%
Public order116.7310.00%
Other theft56.17-16.67%
Other crime32.81-40.00%
Drugs31.68-57.14%
Theft from the person11.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In July 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 offences3866.23-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour2521.33-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson1314.0362.50%
Shoplifting107.30-28.57%
Public order105.610.00%
Drugs75.6175.00%
Other theft63.9320.00%
Other crime53.37400.00%
Burglary22.810.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4163.4224.24%
Anti-social behaviour2723.0128.57%
Shoplifting1415.1555.56%
Public order107.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.61-27.27%
Other theft54.4966.67%
Drugs42.81300.00%
Burglary22.24-33.33%
Other crime11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3355.0057.14%
Anti-social behaviour2118.5290.91%
Criminal damage and arson1111.790.00%
Shoplifting96.1780.00%
Possession of weapons55.05400.00%
Public order52.81-16.67%
Bicycle theft32.81200.00%
Other theft31.6850.00%
Burglary31.6850.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.80-43.24%
Anti-social behaviour1111.79-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson116.1722.22%
Public order66.1720.00%
Shoplifting53.37-28.57%
Other theft22.81-33.33%
Burglary21.120.00%
Drugs11.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In March 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 offences3753.88-21.28%
Anti-social behaviour2420.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson913.4712.50%
Shoplifting75.0575.00%
Public order53.930.00%
Drugs42.81-33.33%
Other crime32.240.00%
Other theft31.68-40.00%
Theft from the person21.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4749.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson826.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.490.00%
Drugs64.490.00%
Public order53.370.00%
Other theft52.810.00%
Shoplifting42.810.00%
Other crime32.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202425
June 202427
May 202421
April 202411
March 202424
February 20248

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202413
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202434
July 202438
June 202441
May 202433
April 202421
March 202437
February 202447

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 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 20243
April 20242
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 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20243
February 20243

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
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 8LW 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Taw Wharf
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. 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