EX8 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2BJ

EX8 2BJ, East Devon has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2BJ, encompassing approximately 2856 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

EX8 2BJ 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

EX8 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.05140.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-25.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.7040.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.45-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.5525.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0544.44%
Anti-social behaviour44.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.65800.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.15-25.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10100.00%
Burglary41.40300.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-33.33%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202413
June 202413
May 20249
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242

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

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 2BJ 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trefusis Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Claredale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Raddenstile Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Myrtle Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Little Bicton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1