BARTON TORS, EX39 4EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX39 4EZ

BARTON TORS, EX39 4EZ, Torridge has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This EX39 4EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX39 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX39 4EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX39 4EZ, encompassing approximately 2580 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX39 4EZ area, explore the EX39 4EZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX39 4EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barton Tors with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Ayres Close with total crimes: 2

BARTON TORS, EX39 4EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.36-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.71-66.67%
Other crime32.3350.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.79125.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.100.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.98-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.1050.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9128.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.98-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-57.14%
Public order11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8522.22%
Criminal damage and arson74.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.71250.00%
Other theft12.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.490.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202418
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20249

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX39 4EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barton Tors
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ayres Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Merryfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Southfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Brecon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sentry Corner
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Boards Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heathfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Mines Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1