WHITTINGHAM ROAD, EX34 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 9LJ

WHITTINGHAM ROAD, EX34 9LJ, North Devon has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.48 per 1,000 population. This EX34 9LJ 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 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 9LJ, encompassing approximately 3364 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-48.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

EX34 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Arcade Road with total crimes: 6
  • Marlborough Way with total crimes: 4

WHITTINGHAM ROAD, EX34 9LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.48-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour84.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.38-14.29%
Other crime61.78200.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.8635.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.0314.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.38133.33%
Burglary22.080.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.95-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.0014.29%
Anti-social behaviour84.76-27.27%
Other theft42.38300.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-50.00%
Burglary10.89-66.67%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.0816.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.16175.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2720.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.21-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson53.57150.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-55.56%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.89-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour93.8628.57%
Public order42.680.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.922000.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.240.00%
Shoplifting12.080.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202427
July 202420
June 202416
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 202421
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20243
March 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX34 9LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Arcade Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Marlborough Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Sommers' Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Worth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Strand
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Princess Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Broad Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. A399
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fern Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Hillsborough Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Gilbert Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1