WESTLAND WAY, EX5 7GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX5 7GH

WESTLAND WAY, EX5 7GH, East Devon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This EX5 7GH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX5 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 5.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX5 7GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX5 7GH, encompassing approximately 1984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

EX5 7GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buzzard Way with total crimes: 2
  • Horsewell Road with total crimes: 1
  • Stockham Lane with total crimes: 1

WESTLAND WAY, EX5 7GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.030.00%
Vehicle crime13.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.0633.33%
Public order42.020.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 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 offences77.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.04-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.53100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.04500.00%
Possession of weapons13.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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August 20246
June 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
December 20231

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

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July 20241
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May 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

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July 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
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February 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20244
March 20241

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

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July 20241

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

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April 20241

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

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February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX5 7GH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Buzzard Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Horsewell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stockham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Morgan Sweet
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sweet Coppin
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Russet Loop
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whiteways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1