BYRON WAY, EX8 5SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 5SA

BYRON WAY, EX8 5SA, East Devon has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population. This EX8 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 5SA, encompassing approximately 2944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX8 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Way with total crimes: 4
  • Priddis Close with total crimes: 2
  • Marley Road with total crimes: 2

BYRON WAY, EX8 5SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.76-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-40.00%
Other crime21.02-50.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.38400.00%
Other crime41.700.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 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 offences74.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-62.50%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.72200.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.74100.00%
Public order12.720.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.400.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242

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

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September 20241

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
May 20243
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

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September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

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

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August 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tennyson Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Priddis Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Marley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Whitman Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Byron Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chaucer Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thomas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1