EX8 1HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 1HQ

EX8 1HQ, East Devon has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This EX8 1HQ 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 1HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 1HQ, encompassing approximately 4620 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-36.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

EX8 1HQ 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 1HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.04-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.98-68.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Public order30.65-70.00%
Drugs20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour227.79100.00%
Public order104.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.1680.00%
Other crime41.95300.00%
Shoplifting40.87100.00%
Other theft40.8733.33%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Theft from the person10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.84-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.38150.00%
Public order41.08-50.00%
Other theft30.87-50.00%
Shoplifting20.65-50.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.9638.46%
Anti-social behaviour187.790.00%
Public order83.90100.00%
Other theft61.730.00%
Drugs41.300.00%
Shoplifting40.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-66.67%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.588.33%
Anti-social behaviour185.63-43.75%
Other theft63.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-53.85%
Shoplifting61.30-60.00%
Public order41.30-33.33%
Drugs40.87300.00%
Bicycle theft10.87-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

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 behaviour3222.51128.57%
Violence and sexual offences246.930.00%
Shoplifting155.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.25160.00%
Public order62.8120.00%
Other theft51.300.00%
Bicycle theft31.080.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour145.1916.67%
Public order53.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Shoplifting51.0825.00%
Drugs41.08300.00%
Bicycle theft30.87200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.900.00%
Other theft62.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.300.00%
Shoplifting41.080.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202436
July 202427
June 202436
May 202426
April 202424
March 202424
February 202418

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 202413
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.75 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 202418
May 202418
April 202432
March 202414
February 202412

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 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 20246
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 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 202415
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
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 1HQ 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. Danby Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Langerwehe Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Victoria Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fairfield Close
    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