EX32 8QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX32 8QZ

EX32 8QZ, North Devon has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This EX32 8QZ 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 8QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX32 8QZ, encompassing approximately 3524 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX32 8QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Station Road with total crimes: 9
  • Norfolk Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

EX32 8QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.51-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.55133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.99200.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.96-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-57.14%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.4872.73%
Anti-social behaviour75.39-30.00%
Public order41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13300.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.36-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour103.120.00%
Shoplifting62.840.00%
Drugs21.70100.00%
Other theft10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.05112.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.8242.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.84100.00%
Other theft41.7033.33%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.36-65.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.27-22.22%
Shoplifting41.99100.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.92109.09%
Anti-social behaviour96.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5525.00%
Shoplifting21.42100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.550.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202419
June 202411
May 202417
April 20248
March 202423
February 202411

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 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
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 8QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Station Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Norfolk Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Water Lane Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Acorn Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hughes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Eddy'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Church Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cyprus Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newport Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Allen Bank
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Gould Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brewer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Jordan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1