FORTESCUE CLOSE, EX33 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX33 2BQ

FORTESCUE CLOSE, EX33 2BQ, North Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.44 per 1,000 population. This EX33 2BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX33 postcode area, which has experienced 30 crimes and a crime rate of 2.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX33 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX33 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2476 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX33 2BQ area, explore the EX33 2BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX33 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Tarka Way with total crimes: 1
  • Velator Drive with total crimes: 1

FORTESCUE CLOSE, EX33 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.44-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.25500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4266.67%
Burglary12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-50.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.46500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.25150.00%
Burglary32.020.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.440.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX33 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tarka Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Velator Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sing'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brookfield Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Philips Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Brittons
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Barnfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1