EX32 8QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8QJ

EX32 8QJ, North Devon has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.02 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8QJ 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 8QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8QJ, encompassing approximately 3629 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

EX32 8QJ 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 8QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.0225.00%
Shoplifting82.75166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.20133.33%
Public order61.93100.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.61-42.86%
Other theft42.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-57.14%
Public order30.83-40.00%
Shoplifting30.83-25.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.29-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.86-36.36%
Public order51.930.00%
Shoplifting41.38-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.13-15.38%
Shoplifting103.03233.33%
Drugs12.750.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.96116.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.5825.00%
Public order41.38100.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Shoplifting30.83-57.14%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.29-53.85%
Shoplifting73.3116.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-33.33%
Other theft31.10-57.14%
Drugs30.830.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.43116.67%
Other theft77.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.65-33.33%
Shoplifting61.65100.00%
Public order31.65200.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 202411
May 202413
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202414
June 202415
May 202418
April 202412
March 202426
February 202412

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
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 8QJ 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. Convent Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Water Lane Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Acorn Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hughes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Eddy'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Church Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cyprus Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gould Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brewer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Forches Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jordan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1