Overview of Crime in EX8 5SH
EX8 5SH, East Devon has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This EX8 5SH 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 5SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 5SH, encompassing approximately 2315 residents.
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Key Crime TypesThe 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)
- Drugs: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
EX8 5SH 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
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 5.61 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.30 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.30 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.86 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 9.93 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.02 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.43 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 5.18 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 3.02 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.86 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.16 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 3.89 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 1.30 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.30 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
In April 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 4.75 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 3.02 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 4.32 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 3.89 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.73 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
Crime by Type
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
Crime by Location in September 2024
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 5SH postcode area is presented below.
- 1. Tennyson Way
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 2. Priddis Close
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
- 3. Marley Road
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
- 4. Whitman Close
- 5. Wordsworth Close
- 6. Byron Way
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 7. Chaucer Rise
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 8. Thomas Close