SOUTHERNHAY WEST, EX1 1PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 1PJ

SOUTHERNHAY WEST, EX1 1PJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 241 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 153.18 per 1,000 population. This EX1 1PJ 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 1PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 1PJ, encompassing approximately 1573 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (-1.28% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-32.14% decrease)

EX1 1PJ 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32

SOUTHERNHAY WEST, EX1 1PJ 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 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77153.18-1.28%
Shoplifting4748.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour3829.87-32.14%
Public order2224.1510.00%
Other theft1613.98-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.17-23.53%
Drugs98.26-10.00%
Theft from the person65.72200.00%
Bicycle theft43.81100.00%
Robbery42.540.00%
Possession of weapons22.54100.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other crime11.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78165.26-24.27%
Anti-social behaviour5649.58-17.65%
Shoplifting4735.59-4.08%
Other theft2029.8733.33%
Public order2012.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1712.7113.33%
Drugs1010.8111.11%
Robbery46.36100.00%
Theft from the person22.54-75.00%
Other crime21.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103197.6714.44%
Anti-social behaviour6865.47-1.45%
Shoplifting4943.22-16.95%
Public order2431.1441.18%
Other theft1515.2566.67%
Criminal damage and arson159.5387.50%
Drugs99.5328.57%
Theft from the person85.7233.33%
Bicycle theft55.0866.67%
Other crime43.18-20.00%
Burglary42.5433.33%
Possession of weapons32.54-40.00%
Robbery21.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90179.88-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour6957.2011.29%
Shoplifting5943.8628.26%
Public order1737.50-29.17%
Other theft910.81-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson85.72-38.46%
Drugs75.08-53.33%
Theft from the person64.45200.00%
Possession of weapons53.810.00%
Other crime53.18150.00%
Bicycle theft33.180.00%
Burglary31.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117196.4072.06%
Anti-social behaviour6274.3710.71%
Shoplifting4639.419.52%
Public order2429.24200.00%
Drugs1515.25114.29%
Criminal damage and arson139.5344.44%
Other theft118.260.00%
Possession of weapons56.9966.67%
Burglary43.180.00%
Robbery32.5450.00%
Bicycle theft31.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Theft from the person21.27-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68136.656.25%
Anti-social behaviour5643.22-20.00%
Shoplifting4235.59-16.00%
Other theft1126.70-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson96.99-66.67%
Public order85.72-60.00%
Drugs75.0816.67%
Bicycle theft44.45-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.5450.00%
Theft from the person31.91-25.00%
Other crime21.91-60.00%
Robbery21.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour70176.701.45%
Violence and sexual offences6444.49-29.67%
Shoplifting5040.68-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson2731.78-6.90%
Public order2017.16-13.04%
Other theft1712.710.00%
Bicycle theft710.8116.67%
Drugs64.45-62.50%
Other crime53.81400.00%
Theft from the person43.180.00%
Robbery22.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Possession of weapons21.27-33.33%
Burglary21.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91202.769000.00%
Anti-social behaviour6957.840.00%
Shoplifting5443.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson2934.320.00%
Public order2318.430.00%
Other theft1714.620.00%
Drugs1610.810.00%
Bicycle theft610.170.00%
Burglary43.810.00%
Theft from the person42.540.00%
Possession of weapons32.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Other crime11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 488 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202456
July 202468
June 202469
May 202462
April 202456
March 202470
February 202469

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 20247
May 202415
April 20247
March 20246
February 202416

A total of 689 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 76.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202478
July 2024103
June 202490
May 2024117
April 202468
March 202464
February 202491
December 20231

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202424
June 202417
May 202424
April 20248
March 202420
February 202423

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202415
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 202417
February 202417

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202415
June 20248
May 202413
April 20249
March 202427
February 202429

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 394 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202447
July 202449
June 202459
May 202446
April 202442
March 202450
February 202454

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX1 1PJ 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. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 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
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southernhay East
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Pavilion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Paris Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Synagogue Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Coombe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mermaid Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gater Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1