EX34 9NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 9NJ

EX34 9NJ, North Devon has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.14 per 1,000 population. This EX34 9NJ 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 9NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 9NJ, encompassing approximately 4080 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-40.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

EX34 9NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 10
  • Arcade Road with total crimes: 6

EX34 9NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.14-40.54%
Anti-social behaviour175.39-19.05%
Public order114.17450.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.70500.00%
Other theft61.47-25.00%
Other crime51.4766.67%
Shoplifting51.23-58.33%
Drugs21.23100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.8154.17%
Anti-social behaviour219.0723.53%
Shoplifting125.1550.00%
Other theft82.94100.00%
Other crime31.96200.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Public order20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.66-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour175.88-26.09%
Shoplifting84.17-33.33%
Public order51.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-16.67%
Other theft41.23-33.33%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.10-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour236.6243.75%
Shoplifting125.649.09%
Other theft62.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.47-33.33%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Drugs20.74-50.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.062.78%
Anti-social behaviour169.0777.78%
Shoplifting113.92-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson92.70-10.00%
Drugs42.210.00%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Public order30.74-40.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.34111.76%
Shoplifting188.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.45-47.06%
Public order52.2166.67%
Other theft31.23-62.50%
Burglary20.74100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.1488.89%
Violence and sexual offences174.17-29.17%
Shoplifting124.17140.00%
Other theft82.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.96500.00%
Other crime41.4733.33%
Public order30.980.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.032300.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.880.00%
Shoplifting52.210.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202437
July 202424
June 202427
May 202437
April 202436
March 202417
February 202424
November 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202417
June 202423
May 202416
April 20249
March 202417
February 20249

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 202411
April 202418
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 12 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
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 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 9NJ 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. Arcade Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bradwell Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Riversdale Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Greenclose Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Runnacleave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sommers' Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Torrs Walk Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Horne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Princess Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Burrow Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Church Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cross Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Northfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Promenade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1