EX34 8FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 8FT

EX34 8FT, North Devon has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.35 per 1,000 population. This EX34 8FT 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 8FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 8FT, encompassing approximately 2839 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-45.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

EX34 8FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

EX34 8FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2025.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.04-45.71%
Public order96.69350.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.17100.00%
Other theft62.11-25.00%
Other crime52.110.00%
Shoplifting51.76-58.33%
Drugs21.76100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour2012.3211.11%
Shoplifting127.0450.00%
Other theft84.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.82-40.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.24-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour187.39-18.18%
Shoplifting86.34-33.33%
Public order52.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Other theft41.76-20.00%
Theft from the person21.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.35-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour227.7522.22%
Shoplifting127.759.09%
Other theft54.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.76-37.50%
Other crime21.760.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.76-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour189.16100.00%
Shoplifting116.34-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson83.87-20.00%
Drugs32.820.00%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3427.47126.67%
Shoplifting1811.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.52-30.77%
Public order33.170.00%
Other theft21.06-75.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.89-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour135.2844.44%
Shoplifting124.58140.00%
Other theft84.23700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.82400.00%
Other crime31.7650.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.381800.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.690.00%
Shoplifting53.170.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202435
July 202421
June 202422
May 202426
April 202434
March 202415
February 202419
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202418
June 202422
May 202418
April 20249
March 202413
February 20249

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 202411
April 202418
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 8FT 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Arcade Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bradwell Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Riversdale Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Greenclose Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Runnacleave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sommers' Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Torrs Walk Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Burrow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Church Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Promenade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1