RICHMOND VILLAS, EX34 8DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 8DF

RICHMOND VILLAS, EX34 8DF, North Devon has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.77 per 1,000 population. This EX34 8DF 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 8DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 8DF, encompassing approximately 2978 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX34 8DF area, explore the EX34 8DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

EX34 8DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 10
  • Foreland View with total crimes: 4

RICHMOND VILLAS, EX34 8DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.7714.29%
Anti-social behaviour115.37-26.67%
Public order73.69250.00%
Shoplifting42.35-50.00%
Other theft31.34-57.14%
Other crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.12114.29%
Violence and sexual offences145.04100.00%
Shoplifting84.7033.33%
Other theft72.6975.00%
Public order22.35-33.33%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.07-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour72.35-46.15%
Shoplifting62.35-50.00%
Other theft42.0133.33%
Public order31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%

In June 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 offences1716.79-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour135.7144.44%
Shoplifting124.3650.00%
Other theft34.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Public order10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.7946.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.3980.00%
Shoplifting83.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Other theft31.01-40.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.4477.78%
Violence and sexual offences155.37114.29%
Other theft55.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.68-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-40.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.44125.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.69-36.36%
Other theft62.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.010.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.690.00%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 20247
June 202417
May 202422
April 202415
March 20247
February 202411

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20247
June 202413
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 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 20245
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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX34 8DF 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. Foreland View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Bradwell Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Riversdale Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Greenclose Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Horne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Burrow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1