PRESTON STREET, EX1 1DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 1DF

PRESTON STREET, EX1 1DF, Exeter has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 242.33 per 1,000 population. This EX1 1DF 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 1DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 1DF, encompassing approximately 878 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX1 1DF area, explore the EX1 1DF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX1 1DF area, visit the EX1 1DF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-54.29% decrease)

EX1 1DF 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

PRESTON STREET, EX1 1DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77242.330.00%
Shoplifting3987.60-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour3244.37-54.29%
Public order1736.41-10.53%
Drugs1019.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson911.38-43.75%
Other theft910.24-35.71%
Robbery510.24150.00%
Theft from the person55.69400.00%
Burglary45.690.00%
Bicycle theft34.550.00%
Other crime23.41100.00%
Possession of weapons12.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77296.94-35.83%
Anti-social behaviour7087.609.38%
Shoplifting4879.649.09%
Public order1954.61-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson1621.62-20.00%
Other theft1418.20-6.67%
Drugs615.93-25.00%
Bicycle theft36.830.00%
Possession of weapons23.41-50.00%
Robbery22.28100.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Other crime12.28-80.00%
Theft from the person11.14-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120362.9334.83%
Anti-social behaviour64136.523.23%
Shoplifting4472.8129.41%
Public order2750.0692.86%
Criminal damage and arson2030.7266.67%
Other theft1522.75150.00%
Drugs817.0733.33%
Other crime59.1025.00%
Theft from the person55.6966.67%
Possession of weapons45.6933.33%
Burglary34.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.410.00%
Robbery13.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89274.18-19.09%
Anti-social behaviour62101.2524.00%
Shoplifting3470.540.00%
Public order1438.68-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson1215.93-25.00%
Drugs613.650.00%
Other theft66.83-45.45%
Burglary46.8333.33%
Other crime44.55300.00%
Possession of weapons34.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.41-25.00%
Theft from the person33.410.00%
Vehicle crime13.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110296.94124.49%
Anti-social behaviour50125.1516.28%
Shoplifting3456.88-5.56%
Public order1638.68128.57%
Criminal damage and arson1618.2033.33%
Other theft1118.2083.33%
Drugs612.51-14.29%
Bicycle theft46.8333.33%
Possession of weapons44.55100.00%
Burglary34.5550.00%
Theft from the person33.41-25.00%
Robbery23.410.00%
Other crime12.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49196.82-18.33%
Anti-social behaviour4355.75-25.86%
Shoplifting3648.92-16.28%
Criminal damage and arson1240.96-42.86%
Public order713.65-46.15%
Drugs77.9616.67%
Other theft67.96-40.00%
Theft from the person46.83-20.00%
Bicycle theft34.5550.00%
Possession of weapons23.410.00%
Burglary22.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.28-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60261.67-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour5868.26-9.38%
Shoplifting4365.994.88%
Criminal damage and arson2148.92-32.26%
Public order1323.89-35.00%
Other theft1014.79-23.08%
Drugs611.38-40.00%
Theft from the person56.83150.00%
Other crime45.69100.00%
Burglary44.55300.00%
Vehicle crime34.5550.00%
Bicycle theft23.41-33.33%
Robbery12.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85314.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour6496.700.00%
Shoplifting4172.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson3146.650.00%
Public order2035.270.00%
Other theft1322.751200.00%
Drugs1014.790.00%
Bicycle theft311.380.00%
Vehicle crime23.410.00%
Other crime22.280.00%
Theft from the person22.280.00%
Possession of weapons22.280.00%
Burglary12.280.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410

A total of 319 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202448
July 202444
June 202434
May 202434
April 202436
March 202443
February 202441

A total of 443 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 55.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202470
July 202464
June 202462
May 202450
April 202443
March 202458
February 202464

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202420
June 202412
May 202416
April 202412
March 202421
February 202431

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 202410
February 202413
December 20231

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202427
June 202414
May 202416
April 20247
March 202413
February 202420

A total of 667 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 83.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202477
July 2024120
June 202489
May 2024110
April 202449
March 202460
February 202485

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX1 1DF 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. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Cathedral Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Paul Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Rackclose Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Iron Bridge
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fiernhay Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. St Olave'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Stepcote Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Preston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Quay Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Synagogue Place
    Total1
    Public order1