HIGHFIELD ROAD, EX34 9LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 9LF

HIGHFIELD ROAD, EX34 9LF, North Devon has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population. This EX34 9LF 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 9LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 9LF, encompassing approximately 2836 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX34 9LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Sommers' Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Worth Road with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD ROAD, EX34 9LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.58-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.120.00%
Other crime41.76100.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.120.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8136.36%
Anti-social behaviour45.29-20.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.76-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.88-44.44%
Other crime21.760.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.99133.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.94125.00%
Drugs33.170.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Public order10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.22-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.53100.00%
Public order42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.990.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202415
June 202411
May 202414
April 20246
March 202410
February 202417

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 9LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sommers' Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Worth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Strand
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Princess Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Broad Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. A399
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hillsborough Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. The Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gilbert Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1