EX8 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 5BU

EX8 5BU, East Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 173.28 per 1,000 population. This EX8 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 5BU, encompassing approximately 63 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX8 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 11

EX8 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7173.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour2110.27-33.33%
Other theft231.510.00%

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 offences4173.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour363.01-25.00%
Other theft247.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.51-83.33%
Other crime115.750.00%

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 offences12393.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson6189.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour494.52100.00%
Burglary163.010.00%
Drugs115.750.00%
Other theft115.750.00%

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 offences6157.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.52-50.00%
Other theft131.510.00%
Shoplifting115.750.00%

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 offences5157.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour478.76100.00%
Drugs163.010.00%

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 offences5141.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour278.76100.00%
Other theft131.510.00%
Public order115.750.00%

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 offences4157.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson263.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.510.00%
Burglary115.750.00%
Other theft115.750.00%
Shoplifting115.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences231.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Meadow Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2