WHITMAN CLOSE, EX8 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX8 5SJ

WHITMAN CLOSE, EX8 5SJ, East Devon has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This EX8 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX8 5SJ, encompassing approximately 2278 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)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX8 5SJ 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

WHITMAN CLOSE, EX8 5SJ 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 offences35.71-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-40.00%
Drugs21.32-33.33%
Other crime10.88-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.07400.00%
Other crime42.190.00%
Drugs31.760.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 offences75.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%

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 arson22.19100.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

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 behaviour33.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3975.00%
Public order13.070.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.950.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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.

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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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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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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.

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August 20247
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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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July 20241
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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX8 5SJ 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. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Byron Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chaucer Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thomas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1