GORFIN CLOSE, EX8 4SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 4SB

GORFIN CLOSE, EX8 4SB, East Devon has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This EX8 4SB 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 4SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 4SB, encompassing approximately 3031 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX8 4SB 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

GORFIN CLOSE, EX8 4SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2650.00%
Shoplifting33.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-25.00%
Shoplifting10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.32-66.67%
Shoplifting31.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.230.00%
Public order63.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32300.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9333.33%
Other crime23.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.91-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9825.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.92-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.950.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 202412
April 20249
March 202413
February 202415

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245

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 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.

MonthCount
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.

MonthCount
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.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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August 20241
May 20242
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.

MonthCount
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.

MonthCount
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.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 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 4SB 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. Dene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Masey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parminter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Nelson Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Roseway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1