EX32 8NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8NH

EX32 8NH, North Devon has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.14 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8NH 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 8NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8NH, encompassing approximately 2248 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)

EX32 8NH 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 8NH 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3651.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour2416.0114.29%
Shoplifting1810.6720.00%
Drugs118.00266.67%
Public order84.89-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson63.56-33.33%
Other theft62.6720.00%
Theft from the person22.67100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3044.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2113.34-12.50%
Shoplifting159.3466.67%
Public order136.6730.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.78-25.00%
Other theft54.00-16.67%
Drugs32.22-76.92%
Other crime21.33-60.00%
Theft from the person10.89-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3653.3620.00%
Anti-social behaviour2416.01-7.69%
Drugs1310.67116.67%
Criminal damage and arson125.7820.00%
Public order105.340.00%
Shoplifting94.45-18.18%
Other theft64.0020.00%
Other crime52.670.00%
Theft from the person22.220.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3044.913.45%
Anti-social behaviour2613.348.33%
Shoplifting1111.5622.22%
Criminal damage and arson104.89-16.67%
Public order104.4566.67%
Drugs64.45500.00%
Other theft52.67-16.67%
Burglary32.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2945.3681.25%
Anti-social behaviour2412.90140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.6720.00%
Shoplifting95.3480.00%
Other theft64.0050.00%
Possession of weapons62.67500.00%
Public order62.67-14.29%
Burglary32.6750.00%
Bicycle theft21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.24-58.97%
Anti-social behaviour107.11-62.96%
Criminal damage and arson104.4525.00%
Public order74.4540.00%
Shoplifting53.110.00%
Other theft42.2233.33%
Burglary21.780.00%
Drugs20.89-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3944.47-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour2717.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.010.00%
Drugs73.5616.67%
Shoplifting53.1166.67%
Public order52.22-16.67%
Other theft32.22-25.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4035.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour917.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.000.00%
Drugs63.560.00%
Public order62.670.00%
Other theft42.670.00%
Shoplifting31.780.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
July 202436
June 202430
May 202429
April 202416
March 202439
February 202440

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202424
June 202426
May 202424
April 202410
March 202427
February 20249

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249
June 202411
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202413
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 20244
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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
March 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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 8NH 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. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Station Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sunset Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1