KINGSTON ROAD, EX8 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2LU

KINGSTON ROAD, EX8 2LU, East Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.79 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2LU, encompassing approximately 2899 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX8 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elwyn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bradham Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Laurel Rise with total crimes: 2

KINGSTON ROAD, EX8 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.720.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In July 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 offences33.10-62.50%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8633.33%
Shoplifting32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.76100.00%
Other crime12.070.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.760.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 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 offences33.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

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

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September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

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August 20241
July 20241

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
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elwyn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Bradham Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Laurel Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hamilton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1