ESPLANADE, EX8 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 1BQ

ESPLANADE, EX8 1BQ, East Devon has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population. This EX8 1BQ 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 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 1BQ, encompassing approximately 1517 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX8 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleveland Place with total crimes: 2
  • St Andrew'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Langerwehe Way with total crimes: 1

ESPLANADE, EX8 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.61-70.00%
Vehicle crime11.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.590.00%
Public order32.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-60.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.30300.00%
Other theft22.64-60.00%
Theft from the person11.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.20200.00%
Other theft53.950.00%
Public order23.30100.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-83.33%
Other crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-85.71%
Public order10.660.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson711.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.64100.00%
Burglary22.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.59-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour23.30-60.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.300.00%
Drugs11.980.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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.

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August 20242
June 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 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.

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August 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20245
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cleveland Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Langerwehe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Victoria Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1