PORTLAND STREET, EX34 9NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX34 9NL

PORTLAND STREET, EX34 9NL, North Devon has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.20 per 1,000 population. This EX34 9NL 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 9NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX34 9NL, encompassing approximately 3372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-46.88% decrease)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX34 9NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Arcade Road with total crimes: 6

PORTLAND STREET, EX34 9NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.20-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences175.34-46.88%
Other crime65.04200.00%
Public order51.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-16.67%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.4668.42%
Anti-social behaviour199.4935.71%
Criminal damage and arson65.6320.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.23-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour145.63-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson54.1525.00%
Theft from the person21.480.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.61-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour196.5235.71%
Criminal damage and arson45.63-33.33%
Other theft41.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.50-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.12133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.15-25.00%
Other theft41.7833.33%
Drugs31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.2356.25%
Criminal damage and arson87.41166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.37-57.14%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.72-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour144.74100.00%
Other crime44.15100.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 offences2110.082000.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.230.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
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 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202432
July 202419
June 202422
May 202424
April 202425
March 202416
February 202421
November 20231

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202414
June 202419
May 202414
April 20246
March 202414
February 20247

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Victoria Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Arcade Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Runnacleave Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sommers' Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hostle Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. The Strand
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Princess Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Broad Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Portland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. A399
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hillsborough Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. The Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Gilbert Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Capstone Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Promenade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1