BRIAR CLOSE, EX8 2NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2NL

BRIAR CLOSE, EX8 2NL, East Devon has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2NL 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 2NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2NL, encompassing approximately 3134 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX8 2NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summer Close with total crimes: 4
  • Madagascar Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bradham Lane with total crimes: 2

BRIAR CLOSE, EX8 2NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.110.00%
Shoplifting22.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.83-55.56%
Burglary31.28200.00%
Shoplifting20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.870.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96200.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.0666.67%
Other crime14.790.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.34-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.87200.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.74-38.89%
Shoplifting23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.740.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 202415
April 20249
March 202411
February 202418

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 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.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Summer Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Madagascar Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bradham Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Laurel Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Masey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parminter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Nelson Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1