THE STRAND, EX8 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 1AF

THE STRAND, EX8 1AF, East Devon has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.58 per 1,000 population. This EX8 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX8 postcode area, which has experienced 191 crimes and a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX8 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 1AF, encompassing approximately 4214 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX8 1AF area, explore the EX8 1AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX8 1AF area, visit the EX8 1AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-32.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-69.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

EX8 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

THE STRAND, EX8 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.58-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour75.46-69.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-45.45%
Public order41.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Drugs20.71-50.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.0241.67%
Anti-social behaviour238.07130.00%
Public order125.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.8583.33%
Other crime42.61300.00%
Shoplifting40.9533.33%
Drugs40.95300.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.29-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour105.69-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.37500.00%
Public order41.42-42.86%
Shoplifting30.95-25.00%
Other theft30.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.2721.43%
Anti-social behaviour178.07-5.56%
Public order74.03133.33%
Other theft61.6620.00%
Shoplifting41.42-50.00%
Drugs30.95-25.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.8021.74%
Anti-social behaviour186.64-47.06%
Shoplifting84.27-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson61.90-50.00%
Other theft51.4225.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Public order30.95-57.14%
Burglary20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3425.15126.67%
Violence and sexual offences238.07-4.17%
Shoplifting175.46240.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.03200.00%
Public order72.8575.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.950.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.954.35%
Anti-social behaviour155.6925.00%
Shoplifting53.5625.00%
Public order41.1933.33%
Drugs40.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.850.00%
Other theft61.900.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202434
July 202424
June 202434
May 202428
April 202423
March 202424
February 202423

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 202412
March 20244
February 20248

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202423
July 202410
June 202417
May 202418
April 202434
March 202415
February 202412

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 202417
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
February 20246

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Strand
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meeting Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cleveland Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rolle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Parade
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Egremont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Danby Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Marine Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Langerwehe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Victoria Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Myrtle Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Little Bicton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Queen'S Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Sheppard'S Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. New North Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Halsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1