MORTON CRESCENT MEWS, EX8 1BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 1BT

MORTON CRESCENT MEWS, EX8 1BT, East Devon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population. This EX8 1BT 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 1BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 1BT, encompassing approximately 1900 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-79.31% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

EX8 1BT 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 MEWS, EX8 1BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.57-79.31%
Anti-social behaviour43.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Drugs21.05-33.33%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Public order10.53-83.33%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2932.0993.33%
Anti-social behaviour1215.269.09%
Public order66.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.16-20.00%
Drugs32.10200.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.52-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour117.8937.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.79400.00%
Public order32.63-25.00%
Other theft21.58-66.67%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.25155.56%
Anti-social behaviour812.10-52.94%
Other theft64.21500.00%
Public order43.1633.33%
Drugs22.10100.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.47-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences98.94-50.00%
Public order34.73200.00%
Shoplifting31.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-75.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1928.41137.50%
Violence and sexual offences1810.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.47700.00%
Shoplifting44.210.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.20-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour84.73-27.27%
Public order44.2133.33%
Possession of weapons22.100.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.790.00%
Other theft42.630.00%
Public order32.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202429
July 202415
June 202423
May 20249
April 202418
March 20249
February 202419

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 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202411
June 20248
May 202417
April 202419
March 20248
February 202411

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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 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 20241
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20243
April 20244

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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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