EX5 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX5 2EF

EX5 2EF, East Devon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This EX5 2EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX5 postcode area, which has experienced 119 crimes and a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX5 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX5 2EF, encompassing approximately 907 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX5 2EF area, explore the EX5 2EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX5 2EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rookswood Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Dove Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Blackthorn Lane with total crimes: 1

EX5 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.81-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.30-40.00%
Drugs13.300.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.300.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.30-75.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.300.00%
Burglary12.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX5 2EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rookswood Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Dove Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Blackthorn Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Buzzard Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hazel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1