VILLAGE CLOSE, EX8 2QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2QS

VILLAGE CLOSE, EX8 2QS, East Devon has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2QS 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 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2QS, encompassing approximately 1646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX8 2QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littledown Close with total crimes: 4
  • Summer Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Green with total crimes: 3

VILLAGE CLOSE, EX8 2QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.25100.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.290.00%
Other crime23.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery12.430.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.33-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.040.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5012.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.47-71.43%
Drugs11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.19-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour74.86133.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.25-16.67%
Burglary23.040.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.4030.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.640.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.72900.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.070.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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September 20248
August 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

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September 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 202410
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20243
February 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Littledown Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Summer Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Engineers Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Castle Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. St Margaret'S View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parminter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Nelson Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Pankhurst Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Roseway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1