EX32 8NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8NA

EX32 8NA, North Devon has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.78 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8NA 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 8NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8NA, encompassing approximately 2364 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)

EX32 8NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 10

EX32 8NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3747.785.71%
Anti-social behaviour2315.65-11.54%
Shoplifting159.7366.67%
Public order136.3418.18%
Criminal damage and arson125.50-7.69%
Other theft55.07-16.67%
Other crime32.11-40.00%
Drugs31.27-62.50%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3549.47-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour2614.808.33%
Criminal damage and arson1310.9944.44%
Public order115.5010.00%
Shoplifting94.65-30.77%
Drugs83.81100.00%
Other theft63.3820.00%
Other crime52.54400.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4046.0917.65%
Anti-social behaviour2416.910.00%
Shoplifting1310.1544.44%
Public order105.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.23-25.00%
Other theft53.81-16.67%
Drugs42.11300.00%
Burglary21.69-33.33%
Other crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3444.8247.83%
Anti-social behaviour2414.3884.62%
Criminal damage and arson1210.159.09%
Shoplifting95.0780.00%
Other theft63.81100.00%
Possession of weapons52.54400.00%
Public order52.11-16.67%
Bicycle theft32.11200.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.75-42.50%
Anti-social behaviour139.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.5022.22%
Public order64.650.00%
Shoplifting52.54-16.67%
Other theft32.110.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Drugs20.85-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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 offences4043.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2616.91225.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.9928.57%
Public order63.8120.00%
Shoplifting62.5450.00%
Drugs52.54-16.67%
Other crime32.1150.00%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5038.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour821.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.380.00%
Drugs62.960.00%
Public order52.540.00%
Other theft52.110.00%
Shoplifting42.110.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202426
June 202424
May 202424
April 202413
March 202426
February 20248

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 202435
June 202440
May 202434
April 202423
March 202440
February 202450

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 8 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 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
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Boutport Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Brannams Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Vicarage Lawn
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bull Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Joy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Butchers Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Maiden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Diamond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Fort Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Malletts Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Sunflower Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. New Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Higher Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Hardaway Head
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Castle Quay
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. The Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Taw Vale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Albert Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bevan Road
    Total1
    Public order1