FERN PARK, EX34 8JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 8JR

FERN PARK, EX34 8JR, North Devon has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.58 per 1,000 population. This EX34 8JR 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 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 8JR, encompassing approximately 3338 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX34 8JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 10
  • Marlborough Way with total crimes: 4

FERN PARK, EX34 8JR 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.58-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.09-8.33%
Shoplifting43.29-50.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Other theft30.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.7717.65%
Anti-social behaviour125.99140.00%
Shoplifting83.5933.33%
Other theft62.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-40.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.08-15.00%
Shoplifting65.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50400.00%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.5866.67%
Shoplifting125.9971.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.5942.86%
Other theft43.00100.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.59133.33%
Shoplifting72.10-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson52.1025.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.0877.78%
Violence and sexual offences104.79-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-70.00%
Other theft10.90-85.71%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.9837.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.29233.33%
Shoplifting93.00125.00%
Other theft72.70600.00%
Other crime32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.090.00%
Shoplifting42.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
March 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 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 20247
April 202416
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202417
June 202420
May 202412
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX34 8JR 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. Marlborough Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Worth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Horne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Princess Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Burrow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fern Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1