MORTON CRESCENT, EX8 1BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 1BE

MORTON CRESCENT, EX8 1BE, East Devon has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.68 per 1,000 population. This EX8 1BE 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 1BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 1BE, encompassing approximately 1972 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-75.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX8 1BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Strand with total crimes: 4
  • Cleveland Place with total crimes: 2
  • St Andrew'S Road with total crimes: 2

MORTON CRESCENT, EX8 1BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.68-75.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.55-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Drugs21.01-50.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Shoplifting21.01-33.33%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Public order10.51-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.9781.25%
Anti-social behaviour1414.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.1020.00%
Public order63.04100.00%
Drugs43.04300.00%
Shoplifting32.030.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.80-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour148.117.69%
Criminal damage and arson57.10150.00%
Public order32.54-25.00%
Other theft21.52-77.78%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.9376.92%
Anti-social behaviour1311.66-31.58%
Other theft96.59200.00%
Public order44.5633.33%
Shoplifting42.0333.33%
Drugs22.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1924.34-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences139.63-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.59-72.73%
Public order31.52-50.00%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Drugs31.52200.00%
Shoplifting31.52-78.57%
Burglary11.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2642.59188.89%
Violence and sexual offences2013.1881.82%
Shoplifting1410.14180.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.10450.00%
Public order65.5820.00%
Burglary23.04100.00%
Drugs11.01-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.77-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.58-35.71%
Public order54.5666.67%
Shoplifting52.54150.00%
Drugs32.54200.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.140.00%
Other theft57.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.540.00%
Public order32.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202429
July 202416
June 202423
May 202413
April 202420
March 202411
February 202420

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

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

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202414
June 202413
May 202419
April 202426
March 20249
February 202414

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 202414
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
February 20245

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 1BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Strand
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cleveland Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rolle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Langerwehe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Victoria Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Little Bicton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Queen'S Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1