EX8 5AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 5AG

EX8 5AG, East Devon has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This EX8 5AG 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 5AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 5AG, encompassing approximately 572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX8 5AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strawberry Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Hunton Close with total crimes: 1
  • Gulliford Close with total crimes: 1

EX8 5AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences15.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.240.00%
Drugs13.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.240.00%

In February 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons11.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 5AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Strawberry Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hunton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Gulliford Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1