DOUGLAS AVENUE, EX8 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2BX

DOUGLAS AVENUE, EX8 2BX, East Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2BX, encompassing approximately 1385 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

EX8 2BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Trefusis Place with total crimes: 1

DOUGLAS AVENUE, EX8 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.94133.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-66.67%
Burglary10.720.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.89-83.33%
Drugs10.720.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.38500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.330.00%
Public order22.890.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.89-50.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.170.00%
Burglary11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 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.

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September 20241
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 1 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.

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August 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 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.

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July 20241

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

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June 20241

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

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May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20241
March 20242

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

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March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 2BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Trefusis Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Isca Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cranford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Claredale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1