WADE CLOSE, EX8 4RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 4RX

WADE CLOSE, EX8 4RX, East Devon has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population. This EX8 4RX 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 4RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 4RX, encompassing approximately 2941 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX8 4RX 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

WADE CLOSE, EX8 4RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.44-11.11%
Shoplifting32.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Shoplifting11.02-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.12-33.33%
Shoplifting32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4428.57%
Drugs23.06100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.78-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 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 offences136.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.420.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 202413

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241
April 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. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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.

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July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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June 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 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

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 4RX 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. Dene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Masey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nelson Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1