COWICK STREET, EX4 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1AJ

COWICK STREET, EX4 1AJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.02 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX4 postcode area, which has experienced 723 crimes and a crime rate of 11.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX4 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1AJ, encompassing approximately 3034 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 1AJ area, explore the EX4 1AJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX4 1AJ area, visit the EX4 1AJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-4.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

EX4 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 111
  • Rackclose Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6

COWICK STREET, EX4 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9956.02-4.81%
Violence and sexual offences1932.62-36.67%
Other theft146.2616.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.61-45.83%
Public order104.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.30-37.50%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10463.924.00%
Violence and sexual offences3034.27-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour249.89-11.11%
Other theft127.9150.00%
Public order83.95166.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.6414.29%
Burglary32.64200.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10065.9075.44%
Violence and sexual offences4632.9521.05%
Anti-social behaviour2715.1668.75%
Other theft88.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6440.00%
Public order32.31-62.50%
Drugs20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5747.12-12.31%
Violence and sexual offences3818.7840.74%
Anti-social behaviour1612.526.67%
Other theft85.27-20.00%
Public order82.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6425.00%
Vehicle crime51.6566.67%
Drugs21.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6545.8054.76%
Violence and sexual offences2721.4280.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.9015.38%
Other theft104.94-33.33%
Public order83.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Drugs20.99-33.33%
Robbery20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4236.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences1513.84-55.88%
Other theft154.94114.29%
Anti-social behaviour134.94-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson84.2814.29%
Public order82.64100.00%
Drugs32.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3434.6030.77%
Shoplifting2811.2047.37%
Anti-social behaviour169.2323.08%
Criminal damage and arson75.27-12.50%
Other theft72.3175.00%
Public order42.31-33.33%
Drugs31.32-25.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.680.00%
Shoplifting198.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.280.00%
Public order62.640.00%
Other theft41.98300.00%
Drugs41.320.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
July 202427
June 202416
May 202415
April 202413
March 202416
February 202413

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202430
July 202446
June 202438
May 202427
April 202415
March 202434
February 202426
September 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024104
July 2024100
June 202457
May 202465
April 202442
March 202428
February 202419

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 202415
March 20247
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total111
    Shoplifting92
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rackclose Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Prospect Place
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1