EX32 8NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8NQ

EX32 8NQ, North Devon has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.28 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8NQ 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 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8NQ, encompassing approximately 1974 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)

EX32 8NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Boutport Street with total crimes: 17

EX32 8NQ 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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3661.2844.00%
Anti-social behaviour2318.239.52%
Shoplifting2211.6529.41%
Public order1211.140.00%
Drugs106.08233.33%
Other theft75.0616.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.54-14.29%
Theft from the person23.04100.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2547.60-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour2112.66-8.70%
Shoplifting1710.6370.00%
Public order128.619.09%
Criminal damage and arson76.08-41.67%
Other theft63.540.00%
Drugs33.04-72.73%
Other crime21.52-60.00%
Theft from the person11.01-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3660.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour2318.234.55%
Criminal damage and arson1211.6533.33%
Public order116.0837.50%
Drugs115.5783.33%
Shoplifting105.57-16.67%
Other theft65.0650.00%
Other crime53.040.00%
Theft from the person22.530.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2746.083.85%
Anti-social behaviour2213.67-8.33%
Shoplifting1211.149.09%
Criminal damage and arson96.08-18.18%
Public order84.5614.29%
Drugs64.050.00%
Other theft43.04-20.00%
Burglary22.03-33.33%
Robbery11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2649.6373.33%
Anti-social behaviour2413.17140.00%
Shoplifting1112.1557.14%
Criminal damage and arson115.570.00%
Public order75.570.00%
Other theft53.5425.00%
Possession of weapons52.53400.00%
Burglary32.5350.00%
Bicycle theft21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.89-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson117.6037.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.57-61.54%
Public order75.0640.00%
Shoplifting73.5416.67%
Other theft43.540.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
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 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3649.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour2618.23188.89%
Criminal damage and arson813.1714.29%
Drugs74.0540.00%
Shoplifting63.54100.00%
Public order53.04-16.67%
Other theft42.53-20.00%
Other crime22.030.00%
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 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4040.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour920.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.560.00%
Public order63.540.00%
Drugs53.040.00%
Other theft52.530.00%
Shoplifting32.530.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202425
July 202436
June 202427
May 202426
April 202415
March 202436
February 202440

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202423
June 202422
May 202424
April 202410
March 202426
February 20249

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202411
June 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245

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 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order8
    Drugs4
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Butchers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Taw Vale
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clifton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Diamond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brannams Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bevan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Maiden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Station Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Barbican Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wells Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Summerland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Salem Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Summerland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1