EX8 5BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 5BX

EX8 5BX, East Devon has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 126.93 per 1,000 population. This EX8 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 5BX, encompassing approximately 86 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 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 11

EX8 5BX 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 offences7126.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour280.77-33.33%
Other theft223.080.00%

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 offences4126.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour346.16-25.00%
Other theft234.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.08-83.33%
Other crime111.540.00%

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 offences12288.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson6138.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour469.24100.00%
Burglary146.160.00%
Drugs111.540.00%
Other theft111.540.00%

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 offences6115.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.24-50.00%
Other theft123.080.00%
Shoplifting111.540.00%

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 offences5115.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour457.70100.00%
Drugs146.160.00%

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 offences5103.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour257.70100.00%
Other theft123.080.00%
Public order111.540.00%

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 offences4115.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson246.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.080.00%
Burglary111.540.00%
Other theft111.540.00%
Shoplifting111.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.08100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 5BX postcode area is presented below.

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