EX8 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 5BT

EX8 5BT, East Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 261.46 per 1,000 population. This EX8 5BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX8 postcode area, which has experienced 269 crimes and a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX8 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 5BT, encompassing approximately 42 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX8 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 11

EX8 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4261.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour395.080.00%
Other theft271.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.54-83.33%
Other crime123.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12570.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson6285.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour3142.6250.00%
Burglary171.310.00%
Drugs123.770.00%
Other theft123.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6237.6920.00%
Anti-social behaviour2142.62-50.00%
Other theft147.540.00%
Shoplifting123.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5237.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour4118.85100.00%
Drugs195.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour2118.85100.00%
Other theft147.540.00%
Public order123.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4237.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson295.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.540.00%
Burglary123.770.00%
Other theft123.770.00%
Shoplifting123.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.54100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
March 20242

A total of 1 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.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
September 20231

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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Meadow Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1