PRINCESS AVENUE, EX34 9LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 9LW

PRINCESS AVENUE, EX34 9LW, North Devon has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.78 per 1,000 population. This EX34 9LW 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 9LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 9LW, encompassing approximately 4291 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX34 9LW area, explore the EX34 9LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-42.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

EX34 9LW 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: 7

PRINCESS AVENUE, EX34 9LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.78-42.50%
Anti-social behaviour195.3618.75%
Public order84.43700.00%
Other theft61.86-25.00%
Other crime51.4066.67%
Shoplifting51.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17-16.67%
Burglary11.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.5073.91%
Anti-social behaviour169.3245.45%
Shoplifting103.7342.86%
Other theft82.33166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.8650.00%
Other crime31.40200.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.51-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour115.36-31.25%
Shoplifting72.56-41.67%
Public order51.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-20.00%
Other theft30.93-50.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.4816.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.76-5.88%
Shoplifting123.7320.00%
Other theft62.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-44.44%
Other crime21.170.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.94-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour175.83112.50%
Shoplifting103.96-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson92.33-10.00%
Burglary42.10100.00%
Drugs40.930.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.6494.12%
Shoplifting187.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.33-42.86%
Public order41.860.00%
Other theft30.93-62.50%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.78-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour143.9655.56%
Shoplifting123.26140.00%
Other theft82.80700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.86400.00%
Other crime41.17100.00%
Public order40.930.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.552100.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.130.00%
Shoplifting52.100.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 202411
June 202416
May 202417
April 20248
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
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 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 202418
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202440
July 202423
June 202429
May 202425
April 202433
March 202417
February 202422
November 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243

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 3 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
April 20241
March 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 4 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
April 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 9LW 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
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Arcade Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Marlborough Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Bradwell Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenclose Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sommers' Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Horne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Princess Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Burrow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cross Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Northfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. A399
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Fern Way
    Total1
    Burglary1