EX34 8BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 8BA

EX34 8BA, North Devon has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.78 per 1,000 population. This EX34 8BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX34 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX34 8BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 8BA, encompassing approximately 1574 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX34 8BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Bradwell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Riversdale Avenue with total crimes: 3

EX34 8BA 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 Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.7880.00%
Public order65.71200.00%
Shoplifting43.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54-25.00%
Other theft31.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.8733.33%
Other theft55.0866.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.170.00%
Public order22.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.54-50.00%
Other theft32.5450.00%
Public order31.90200.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.6260.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.08-64.29%
Other theft23.170.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.9575.00%
Shoplifting88.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1621.5977.78%
Violence and sexual offences810.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.17-33.33%
Other theft11.27-83.33%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.41125.00%
Other theft65.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.54-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Drugs21.900.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.430.00%
Shoplifting44.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.540.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 202414
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 202416
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 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 EX34 8BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Bradwell Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Riversdale Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Torrs Walk Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Horne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Langleigh Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Church Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1