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

Overview of Crime in EX8 2HG

DOUGLAS AVENUE, EX8 2HG, East Devon has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.75 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2HG, encompassing approximately 1713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX8 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elwyn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

DOUGLAS AVENUE, EX8 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.92100.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9233.33%
Drugs12.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.670.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Shoplifting11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.500.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242
March 20241
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A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
March 20243

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20245

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20241
April 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. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

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

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April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elwyn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1