EX32 8QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8QA

EX32 8QA, North Devon has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8QA, encompassing approximately 3863 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

EX32 8QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Old Station Road with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

EX32 8QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.58166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.0740.00%
Public order71.81133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.81-60.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.88-37.50%
Other theft41.2933.33%
Public order31.04-40.00%
Shoplifting30.78-25.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.11-27.27%
Public order52.07150.00%
Shoplifting41.29-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.14-8.33%
Shoplifting102.85233.33%
Drugs22.590.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.1871.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.1125.00%
Burglary31.29200.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.78-57.14%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.11-12.50%
Shoplifting71.8116.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Other theft30.78-62.50%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.50100.00%
Other theft86.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.07-20.00%
Shoplifting62.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55100.00%
Public order41.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.110.00%
Other theft42.590.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202412
June 202416
May 202420
April 202412
March 202424
February 202412

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Old Station Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Water Lane Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Gay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Acorn Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hughes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cyprus Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gould Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greenbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brewer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Forches Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jordan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1