EX8 2BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2BE

EX8 2BE, East Devon has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2BE 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 2BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2BE, encompassing approximately 2996 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX8 2BE area, explore the EX8 2BE 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 (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

EX8 2BE 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

EX8 2BE 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.34-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour84.34-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.67-60.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.67-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.6937.50%
Anti-social behaviour137.348.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.340.00%
Public order43.34100.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Theft from the person21.00100.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.34-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour125.34-14.29%
Other theft24.00-60.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.6846.67%
Anti-social behaviour147.34-6.67%
Other theft54.6766.67%
Shoplifting41.67-33.33%
Public order31.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.6815.38%
Anti-social behaviour155.01-42.31%
Shoplifting65.01-57.14%
Public order42.00-20.00%
Drugs41.33300.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-62.50%
Burglary21.00-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2625.69333.33%
Shoplifting148.68180.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.6730.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.34100.00%
Public order52.670.00%
Burglary41.67300.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Drugs10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3542.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.34-25.00%
Public order52.00400.00%
Shoplifting51.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.67300.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.670.00%
Shoplifting32.340.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202416
June 202422
May 202415
April 202413
March 202410
February 20247

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 202426
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 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
May 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 202414
March 20245
February 20243

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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

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 2BE 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rolle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Market Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trefusis Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairfield Close
    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