HIGHER FIELD DRIVE, EX5 7HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX5 7HJ

HIGHER FIELD DRIVE, EX5 7HJ, East Devon has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.44 per 1,000 population. This EX5 7HJ 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 7HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX5 7HJ, encompassing approximately 967 residents.

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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)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX5 7HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southbrook Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Dove Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Chaffinch Rise with total crimes: 2

HIGHER FIELD DRIVE, EX5 7HJ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson313.4450.00%
Other theft33.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.10-33.33%
Public order22.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Southbrook Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dove Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chaffinch Rise
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Radfords Turf
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Meadowfoot
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Corn Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Little Mead
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Linnet Park
    Total1
    Public order1