ESPLANADE, EX8 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2AZ

ESPLANADE, EX8 2AZ, East Devon has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.97 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2AZ, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX8 2AZ area, explore the EX8 2AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

EX8 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • The Strand with total crimes: 4

ESPLANADE, EX8 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.97-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.75-37.50%
Public order31.97-40.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Theft from the person10.79-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.1656.25%
Anti-social behaviour149.837.69%
Criminal damage and arson85.50166.67%
Public order53.14150.00%
Drugs31.970.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.33-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour136.2918.18%
Criminal damage and arson35.1150.00%
Other theft21.18-66.67%
Public order20.79-60.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.6253.33%
Anti-social behaviour119.04-26.67%
Other theft64.32100.00%
Public order52.3625.00%
Shoplifting41.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-50.00%
Drugs10.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.65-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.90-60.00%
Public order41.57-20.00%
Drugs41.57300.00%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Shoplifting31.18-78.57%
Burglary21.18100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2530.27257.14%
Violence and sexual offences159.8336.36%
Shoplifting145.90180.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.50233.33%
Public order53.930.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.54-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.32-30.00%
Public order52.75150.00%
Shoplifting51.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.720.00%
Other theft33.930.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202425
July 202416
June 202423
May 202415
April 202415
March 202411
February 202412

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202413
June 202411
May 202415
April 202425
March 20247
February 202410

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 202414
March 20245
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 2AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fore Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Strand
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cleveland Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Andrew'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rolle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trefusis Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Myrtle Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Little Bicton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Queen'S Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1