EX32 8PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8PG

EX32 8PG, North Devon has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8PG 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 8PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8PG, encompassing approximately 2794 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX32 8PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Moor with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Sowden Park with total crimes: 3

EX32 8PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5212.50%
Other theft33.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Shoplifting20.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.09-27.27%
Public order52.86150.00%
Shoplifting51.79-44.44%
Burglary41.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.66-26.67%
Shoplifting93.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.22-55.56%
Public order21.430.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.37125.00%
Shoplifting33.22-57.14%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.0911.11%
Shoplifting73.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.5133.33%
Public order31.4350.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-85.71%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.0980.00%
Other theft73.22250.00%
Shoplifting62.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.790.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 202415
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lower Moor
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sowden Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Acorn Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whiddon Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lavender Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lane End Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gould Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Berry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Jordan Close
    Total1
    Public order1