JOHN STREET, EX1 1BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 1BL

JOHN STREET, EX1 1BL, Exeter has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 277.66 per 1,000 population. This EX1 1BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX1 postcode area, which has experienced 247 crimes and a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX1 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 1BL, encompassing approximately 864 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX1 1BL area, explore the EX1 1BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (-1.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-47.06% decrease)

EX1 1BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Street with total crimes: 42
  • Little Queen Street with total crimes: 38
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

JOHN STREET, EX1 1BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87277.66-1.14%
Shoplifting39100.65-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour3645.12-47.06%
Public order2241.6529.41%
Criminal damage and arson1225.45-36.84%
Drugs1113.8837.50%
Other theft912.73-40.00%
Theft from the person610.41200.00%
Bicycle theft56.9466.67%
Burglary55.780.00%
Robbery55.78150.00%
Other crime25.78100.00%
Possession of weapons12.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88318.16-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour68101.81-1.45%
Shoplifting4578.6712.50%
Criminal damage and arson1952.06-9.52%
Public order1721.98-34.62%
Other theft1519.67-6.25%
Drugs817.35-11.11%
Vehicle crime49.260.00%
Possession of weapons34.630.00%
Bicycle theft33.47-25.00%
Theft from the person23.47-66.67%
Robbery22.310.00%
Other crime12.31-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128384.1031.96%
Anti-social behaviour69148.091.47%
Shoplifting4079.8317.65%
Public order2646.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2130.0850.00%
Other theft1624.3060.00%
Drugs918.5128.57%
Theft from the person610.4120.00%
Burglary46.940.00%
Other crime44.63-20.00%
Bicycle theft44.630.00%
Possession of weapons34.630.00%
Robbery23.47100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97307.74-24.22%
Anti-social behaviour68112.2217.24%
Shoplifting3478.67-8.11%
Criminal damage and arson1439.34-22.22%
Public order1316.20-31.58%
Other theft1015.04-9.09%
Drugs711.570.00%
Other crime58.10400.00%
Theft from the person55.7866.67%
Burglary45.780.00%
Bicycle theft44.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons34.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime13.470.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128344.77137.04%
Anti-social behaviour58148.097.41%
Shoplifting3767.1012.12%
Public order1942.81137.50%
Criminal damage and arson1821.9828.57%
Other theft1120.820.00%
Drugs712.730.00%
Bicycle theft58.10150.00%
Possession of weapons55.78150.00%
Burglary45.780.00%
Theft from the person34.630.00%
Other crime13.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54218.66-11.48%
Violence and sexual offences5462.47-28.95%
Shoplifting3362.47-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson1438.18-48.15%
Other theft1116.20-8.33%
Public order812.73-38.46%
Drugs79.260.00%
Theft from the person38.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons23.470.00%
Bicycle theft22.310.00%
Robbery12.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76290.39-19.15%
Anti-social behaviour6187.93-8.96%
Shoplifting3470.57-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson2739.34-25.00%
Public order1331.24-38.10%
Other theft1215.04-25.00%
Drugs713.88-41.67%
Theft from the person68.10200.00%
Other crime56.94150.00%
Burglary45.78300.00%
Vehicle crime34.630.00%
Bicycle theft23.47-66.67%
Robbery12.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94354.029300.00%
Anti-social behaviour67108.750.00%
Shoplifting4477.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson3650.900.00%
Public order2141.650.00%
Other theft1624.300.00%
Drugs1218.510.00%
Bicycle theft613.880.00%
Vehicle crime36.940.00%
Other crime23.470.00%
Theft from the person22.310.00%
Possession of weapons22.310.00%
Burglary12.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 481 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 60.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202468
July 202469
June 202468
May 202458
April 202454
March 202461
February 202467

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
July 202426
June 202413
May 202419
April 20248
March 202413
February 202421

A total of 753 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 83.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202488
July 2024128
June 202497
May 2024128
April 202454
March 202476
February 202494
December 20231

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202421
June 202414
May 202418
April 202414
March 202427
February 202436

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202445
July 202440
June 202434
May 202437
April 202433
March 202434
February 202444

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 202412

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202416
June 202410
May 202411
April 202411
March 202412
February 202416

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX1 1BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. North Street
    Total42
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs5
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Little Queen Street
    Total38
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Shoplifting3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Cathedral Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Paul Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Rackclose Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Iron Bridge
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Fiernhay Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 15. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Mount Dinham Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Olave'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Northernhay Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dinham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 26. Stepcote Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Preston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1