CHURCH ROAD, EX34 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 8BZ

CHURCH ROAD, EX34 8BZ, North Devon has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.76 per 1,000 population. This EX34 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 8BZ, encompassing approximately 3162 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX34 8BZ area, explore the EX34 8BZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX34 8BZ area, visit the EX34 8BZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

EX34 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 10
  • Bradwell Road with total crimes: 3

CHURCH ROAD, EX34 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.76-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour145.38-12.50%
Public order94.43350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.85300.00%
Shoplifting41.26-66.67%
Other theft31.26-57.14%
Other crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.8735.29%
Anti-social behaviour167.2723.08%
Shoplifting125.0650.00%
Other theft73.7975.00%
Burglary22.21100.00%
Public order20.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.08-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour135.38-27.78%
Shoplifting84.11-33.33%
Public order52.53150.00%
Other theft41.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-25.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.61-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour186.0180.00%
Shoplifting125.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.79-33.33%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.56-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour108.8525.00%
Shoplifting93.16-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.85-14.29%
Other theft31.90200.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.56123.08%
Shoplifting169.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.06-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.5375.00%
Public order22.21100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other theft10.63-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1318.03160.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.11-7.14%
Shoplifting124.11200.00%
Other theft73.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21300.00%
Other crime21.26-33.33%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.430.00%
Shoplifting41.580.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
July 202417
June 202419
May 202428
April 202429
March 202413
February 202414

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202413
June 202418
May 202410
April 20248
March 202413
February 20245

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

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX34 8BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Victoria Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Bradwell Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Riversdale Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Greenclose Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Runnacleave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Torrs Walk Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Horne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Burrow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Church Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Northfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1