THE SQUARE, EX5 2ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX5 2ST

THE SQUARE, EX5 2ST, East Devon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population. This EX5 2ST crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX5 postcode area, which has experienced 131 crimes and a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX5 2ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX5 2ST, encompassing approximately 697 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX5 2ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Withey with total crimes: 2
  • Rectory Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chard Avenue with total crimes: 2

THE SQUARE, EX5 2ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson311.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.30100.00%
Burglary12.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-66.67%
Public order11.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.30100.00%
Burglary12.870.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.47150.00%
Public order27.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.870.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.740.00%
Other crime12.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.430.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.430.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 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 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Withey
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Rectory Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chard Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Church Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Elizabeth Close
    Total1
    Public order1