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

Overview of Crime in EX8 1BG

MORTON CRESCENT, EX8 1BG, East Devon has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population. This EX8 1BG 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 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 1BG, encompassing approximately 1794 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX8 1BG area, explore the EX8 1BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-84.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX8 1BG 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 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.03-84.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Drugs11.11-66.67%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.54127.27%
Anti-social behaviour1013.940.00%
Public order55.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.79-40.00%
Drugs31.670.00%
Shoplifting31.670.00%
Other crime21.670.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.84-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.57400.00%
Other theft22.79-66.67%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.95150.00%
Other theft68.36500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.34-64.29%
Public order32.7950.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.61-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences67.80-45.45%
Public order23.340.00%
Shoplifting21.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-85.71%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1622.30128.57%
Violence and sexual offences118.9237.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.130.00%
Shoplifting43.900.00%
Burglary22.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.82-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.46-22.22%
Public order33.9050.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In February 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 offences1117.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.020.00%
Other theft32.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
February 20244

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202425
July 202411
June 202415
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 202411

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202410
June 20245
May 202414
April 202416
March 20247
February 20249

A total of 3 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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 1BG 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. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Langerwehe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Victoria Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Little Bicton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Queen'S Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1