MADAGASCAR CLOSE, EX8 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 4BJ

MADAGASCAR CLOSE, EX8 4BJ, East Devon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This EX8 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 4BJ, encompassing approximately 3156 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX8 4BJ 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
  • Hadrians Way with total crimes: 3

MADAGASCAR CLOSE, EX8 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9722.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.480.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
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 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%
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 offences34.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.82-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.85150.00%
Public order51.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58300.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.44-60.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.92-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.58100.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 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 offences96.34-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson32.85200.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
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 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.390.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 202414
April 20248
March 20249
February 202417

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 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.

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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.

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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.

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September 20241

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.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 3 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.

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July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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.

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July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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June 20245
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.

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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.

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June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 4BJ 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. Hadrians Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chudley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bradham Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Laurel Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Dene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Masey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parminter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Nelson Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1