WATER LAKE AVENUE, EX5 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX5 7HW

WATER LAKE AVENUE, EX5 7HW, East Devon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This EX5 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX5 7HW, encompassing approximately 992 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX5 7HW area, explore the EX5 7HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX5 7HW area, visit the EX5 7HW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX5 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabtree Close with total crimes: 3
  • Southbrook Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Dove Lane with total crimes: 1

WATER LAKE AVENUE, EX5 7HW 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.02-50.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.03-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft313.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-50.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Other crime12.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.030.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%

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 behaviour24.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson15.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Crabtree Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Southbrook Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dove Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Blackthorn Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Linnet Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1