SPRUCE CLOSE, EX8 5NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 5NY

SPRUCE CLOSE, EX8 5NY, East Devon has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.30 per 1,000 population. This EX8 5NY 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 5NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 5NY, encompassing approximately 3484 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX8 5NY area, explore the EX8 5NY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX8 5NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priddis Close with total crimes: 2
  • Marley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 1

SPRUCE CLOSE, EX8 5NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Other crime10.86-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1750.00%
Other crime31.720.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.01100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-83.33%

In April 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 offences63.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.30100.00%
Public order11.720.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.300.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20243

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

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July 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Priddis Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Marley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Ivydale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Byron Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1