EX8 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 1BJ

EX8 1BJ, East Devon has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This EX8 1BJ 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 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 1BJ, encompassing approximately 1627 residents.

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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: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX8 1BJ 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

EX8 1BJ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.99-84.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.46-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Burglary11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

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 offences2531.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1015.3611.11%
Public order56.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.07-40.00%
Drugs31.840.00%
Other crime21.840.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.82-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour96.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.530.00%
Other theft23.07-60.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.98116.67%
Other theft57.99400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.07-78.57%
Public order21.84100.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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 behaviour1415.3616.67%
Violence and sexual offences68.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.69-85.71%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.6671.43%
Violence and sexual offences97.3728.57%
Criminal damage and arson75.530.00%
Burglary24.300.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.90-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.30-22.22%
Public order34.3050.00%
Possession of weapons21.840.00%
Drugs21.23100.00%

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 offences1118.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.530.00%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241
April 20247
February 20244

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 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 202410
June 202413
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 20243
May 202414
April 202412
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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 1BJ 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Langerwehe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Victoria Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Queen'S Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1