EX34 8HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 8HH

EX34 8HH, North Devon has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.37 per 1,000 population. This EX34 8HH 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 8HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 8HH, encompassing approximately 3549 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

EX34 8HH 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

EX34 8HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.375.56%
Anti-social behaviour125.35-25.00%
Public order73.38250.00%
Shoplifting41.97-60.00%
Other theft31.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.0777.78%
Shoplifting104.5142.86%
Other theft72.8275.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.07-40.00%
Shoplifting72.54-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.9766.67%
Other theft41.4133.33%
Public order31.130.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour155.9266.67%
Shoplifting124.2350.00%
Other theft33.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-25.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.6212.50%
Anti-social behaviour97.6128.57%
Shoplifting82.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.25-33.33%
Drugs31.130.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.90100.00%
Shoplifting166.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.9720.00%
Other theft41.69-42.86%
Public order21.13100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.38-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour113.38175.00%
Other theft73.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97400.00%
Other crime21.41-50.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.790.00%
Other crime41.130.00%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202418
June 202421
May 202427
April 202424
March 202412
February 202417

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20249
June 202415
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244

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 20244
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 202416
March 202412
February 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 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 8HH 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. Princess Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Burrow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Church Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cross Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Fern Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1