EX8 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 4AQ

EX8 4AQ, East Devon has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This EX8 4AQ 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 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 4AQ, encompassing approximately 3095 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX8 4AQ area, explore the EX8 4AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX8 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Madagascar Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hadrians Way with total crimes: 3
  • Chudley Close with total crimes: 2

EX8 4AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.91200.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1428.57%
Other theft32.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Public order20.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.26100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5850.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.49-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.490.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 202417

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 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.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 4AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Madagascar Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hadrians Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chudley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bradham Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Laurel Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Dene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Masey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1