EX8 1EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 1EZ

EX8 1EZ, East Devon has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.19 per 1,000 population. This EX8 1EZ 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 1EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 1EZ, encompassing approximately 4734 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

EX8 1EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

EX8 1EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.19-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour75.07-68.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Public order30.63-70.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.7042.31%
Anti-social behaviour227.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.65100.00%
Public order102.11150.00%
Other crime52.11400.00%
Shoplifting41.0633.33%
Other theft40.8433.33%
Drugs40.84300.00%
Theft from the person10.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.46-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour115.49-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.32150.00%
Public order41.06-50.00%
Shoplifting30.84-25.00%
Other theft30.63-50.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.1628.57%
Anti-social behaviour207.6011.11%
Public order84.22100.00%
Other theft61.690.00%
Drugs51.2725.00%
Shoplifting41.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-66.67%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.2616.67%
Anti-social behaviour185.91-43.75%
Shoplifting83.80-52.94%
Other theft61.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-57.14%
Public order41.27-50.00%
Drugs40.84300.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3223.23113.33%
Violence and sexual offences246.76-4.00%
Shoplifting175.07240.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.59180.00%
Public order82.9660.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Bicycle theft31.060.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.1538.89%
Anti-social behaviour155.2815.38%
Public order53.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Shoplifting51.0625.00%
Drugs41.06100.00%
Bicycle theft30.84200.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.800.00%
Other theft62.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Shoplifting41.060.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.210.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202437
July 202426
June 202436
May 202428
April 202424
March 202425
February 202418

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 202414
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202422
July 202411
June 202420
May 202418
April 202432
March 202415
February 202413

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 202417
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 1EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Strand
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meeting Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cleveland Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rolle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Parade
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Egremont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Danby Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Langerwehe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Victoria Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Myrtle Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Little Bicton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Queen'S Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Sheppard'S Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. New North Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Halsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1