EX8 1RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 1RF

EX8 1RF, East Devon has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.31 per 1,000 population. This EX8 1RF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX8 postcode area, which has experienced 269 crimes and a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX8 1RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 1RF, encompassing approximately 5066 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (59.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

EX8 1RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Strand with total crimes: 16
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 10
  • Lawn Road with total crimes: 9

EX8 1RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.3159.26%
Anti-social behaviour218.49133.33%
Criminal damage and arson154.14150.00%
Public order112.96175.00%
Other crime52.17400.00%
Other theft50.9966.67%
Shoplifting40.9933.33%
Drugs40.79300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.45-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour95.33-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.78500.00%
Public order41.18-50.00%
Shoplifting30.79-25.00%
Other theft30.59-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.596.67%
Anti-social behaviour216.3216.67%
Public order84.14100.00%
Other theft51.580.00%
Drugs40.990.00%
Shoplifting40.79-50.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.92-41.94%
Shoplifting83.55-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson61.58-45.45%
Other theft51.180.00%
Public order40.99-42.86%
Drugs40.790.00%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.39-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3120.72106.67%
Violence and sexual offences246.120.00%
Shoplifting174.74240.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.36120.00%
Public order72.17133.33%
Other theft51.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.990.00%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.2441.18%
Anti-social behaviour154.7436.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.96-16.67%
Shoplifting50.9925.00%
Bicycle theft30.99200.00%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.170.00%
Other theft61.180.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20249
June 202421
May 202418
April 202431
March 202415
February 202411

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
February 20246
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
July 202427
June 202432
May 202430
April 202424
March 202424
February 202417
September 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. The Strand
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Lawn Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Beacon Hill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parade
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rolle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Market Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Alexandra Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. New Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Marine Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Clinton Square
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Windsor Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bakery Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hartopp Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Exmouth (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Cleveland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Morton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Albion Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gussiford Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. South Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Chapel Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Queen Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Upper Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Clarence Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Meadow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1