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

Overview of Crime in EX34 9LH

HIGHFIELD ROAD, EX34 9LH, North Devon has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.80 per 1,000 population. This EX34 9LH 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 9LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 9LH, encompassing approximately 3988 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX34 9LH area, explore the EX34 9LH 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 (-4.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

EX34 9LH 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: 6

HIGHFIELD ROAD, EX34 9LH 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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.80-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences205.01-44.44%
Other crime75.01250.00%
Other theft71.75-22.22%
Shoplifting61.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Public order41.50100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.0240.00%
Shoplifting105.2642.86%
Other theft92.51125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2650.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.29-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour156.02-21.05%
Shoplifting73.76-41.67%
Other theft41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Theft from the person21.000.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.5522.73%
Anti-social behaviour196.7718.75%
Shoplifting124.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.01-33.33%
Other theft41.000.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.55-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour165.52128.57%
Shoplifting94.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.26-33.33%
Other theft41.500.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.3052.94%
Shoplifting186.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.51125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.26-46.15%
Other theft41.75-42.86%
Public order41.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In March 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 offences1717.05-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour134.2662.50%
Shoplifting123.26140.00%
Other theft73.01600.00%
Other crime41.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00300.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.032100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.520.00%
Shoplifting52.010.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202415
June 202419
May 202416
April 20247
March 202413
February 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 202418
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202436
July 202424
June 202427
May 202422
April 202426
March 202417
February 202422
November 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20241

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 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
March 20241
February 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 9LH 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
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Arcade Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Greenclose Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sommers' Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Worth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. The Strand
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Princess Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Broad Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Burrow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Northfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. A399
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hillsborough Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. The Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Gilbert Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Promenade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1