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

Overview of Crime in EX1 1DJ

PRESTON STREET, EX1 1DJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 246 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 258.50 per 1,000 population. This EX1 1DJ 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 1DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 1DJ, encompassing approximately 951 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (2.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-44.29% decrease)

EX1 1DJ 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

PRESTON STREET, EX1 1DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91258.502.25%
Shoplifting4095.62-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour3942.03-44.29%
Public order2240.9829.41%
Other theft1223.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1012.61-47.37%
Drugs1010.5125.00%
Theft from the person610.51200.00%
Robbery56.30150.00%
Bicycle theft45.2533.33%
Burglary44.200.00%
Other crime24.20100.00%
Possession of weapons12.10-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89293.18-31.54%
Anti-social behaviour7093.521.45%
Shoplifting4573.5612.50%
Criminal damage and arson1947.29-9.52%
Public order1719.97-37.04%
Other theft1617.8614.29%
Drugs816.81-11.11%
Vehicle crime48.410.00%
Possession of weapons34.20-40.00%
Bicycle theft33.150.00%
Theft from the person23.15-66.67%
Robbery22.100.00%
Other crime12.10-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130349.9231.31%
Anti-social behaviour69136.611.47%
Shoplifting4072.5114.29%
Public order2742.03107.69%
Criminal damage and arson2128.3750.00%
Other theft1422.0740.00%
Drugs914.7150.00%
Theft from the person69.4620.00%
Possession of weapons56.3066.67%
Other crime45.25-20.00%
Burglary34.20-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.150.00%
Robbery23.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99279.52-18.85%
Anti-social behaviour68104.0321.43%
Shoplifting3571.46-7.89%
Criminal damage and arson1436.78-12.50%
Public order1314.71-31.58%
Other theft1013.66-9.09%
Drugs610.510.00%
Other crime56.30400.00%
Theft from the person55.2566.67%
Burglary45.250.00%
Possession of weapons34.20-40.00%
Bicycle theft33.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122302.63106.78%
Anti-social behaviour56128.207.69%
Shoplifting3858.852.70%
Public order1939.93111.11%
Criminal damage and arson1619.9723.08%
Other theft1116.810.00%
Drugs611.56-14.29%
Possession of weapons56.3066.67%
Burglary45.25300.00%
Bicycle theft44.20100.00%
Theft from the person34.20-25.00%
Robbery23.15100.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59210.16-14.49%
Anti-social behaviour5262.00-18.75%
Shoplifting3754.645.71%
Criminal damage and arson1338.88-51.85%
Other theft1113.66-15.38%
Public order911.56-30.77%
Drugs79.4616.67%
Theft from the person47.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons34.200.00%
Bicycle theft23.150.00%
Other crime12.10-75.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Burglary11.05-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69258.50-28.87%
Anti-social behaviour6472.51-7.25%
Shoplifting3567.25-23.91%
Criminal damage and arson2736.78-27.03%
Other theft1328.37-18.75%
Public order1313.66-38.10%
Theft from the person613.66200.00%
Drugs66.30-50.00%
Burglary46.30100.00%
Other crime44.20100.00%
Bicycle theft24.20-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.10-33.33%
Robbery12.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97329.959600.00%
Anti-social behaviour69101.930.00%
Shoplifting4672.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson3748.340.00%
Public order2138.880.00%
Other theft1622.070.00%
Drugs1216.810.00%
Bicycle theft512.610.00%
Vehicle crime35.250.00%
Burglary23.150.00%
Other crime22.100.00%
Theft from the person22.100.00%
Possession of weapons22.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 487 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 60.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202470
July 202469
June 202468
May 202456
April 202452
March 202464
February 202469

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202414
June 202410
May 202411
April 202411
March 202413
February 202416

A total of 757 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 84.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202489
July 2024130
June 202499
May 2024122
April 202459
March 202469
February 202497
December 20231

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
July 202427
June 202413
May 202419
April 20249
March 202413
February 202421

A total of 316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
July 202440
June 202435
May 202438
April 202437
March 202435
February 202446

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202421
June 202414
May 202416
April 202413
March 202427
February 202437

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20244
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 202412

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 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
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20242
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX1 1DJ 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
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Cathedral Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Southernhay East
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Iron Bridge
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Fiernhay Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Dinham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 24. Stepcote Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Preston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1