WEST DOWN LANE, EX8 2RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 2RH

WEST DOWN LANE, EX8 2RH, East Devon has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.04 per 1,000 population. This EX8 2RH 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 2RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 2RH, encompassing approximately 256 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX8 2RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littledown Close with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Lane with total crimes: 2
  • St Margaret'S View with total crimes: 2

WEST DOWN LANE, EX8 2RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour639.04500.00%
Criminal damage and arson223.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.81-33.33%

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 offences319.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.710.00%
Other crime13.900.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.90-50.00%
Burglary13.900.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour215.62100.00%
Other theft17.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.900.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson17.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.90-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour223.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.900.00%
Other theft13.900.00%
Public order13.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Littledown Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Castle Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. St Margaret'S View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shapter Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1