SUMMER CLOSE, EX8 2PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2PQ

SUMMER CLOSE, EX8 2PQ, East Devon has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX8 postcode area, which has experienced 269 crimes and a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX8 2PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2PQ, encompassing approximately 2472 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX8 2PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountain Close with total crimes: 4
  • Salterton Court with total crimes: 3
  • Freelands Close with total crimes: 2

SUMMER CLOSE, EX8 2PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.09250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43200.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.66-50.00%
Shoplifting31.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.32-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson52.430.00%
Public order52.020.00%
Shoplifting42.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6233.33%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.498.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.26-72.73%
Drugs21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.85120.00%
Shoplifting44.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-42.86%
Burglary31.620.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.28250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.830.00%
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.941700.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.280.00%
Public order32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 202411
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 202413
April 202412
March 202418
February 202418
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

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.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 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
March 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Mountain Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Salterton Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Freelands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Roseway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Capel Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jarvis Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Salterton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Liverton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Summer Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Stewart Close
    Total1
    Other crime1