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

Overview of Crime in EX4 1AL

COWICK STREET, EX4 1AL, Exeter has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.43 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1AL 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 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1AL, encompassing approximately 3223 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 1AL area, explore the EX4 1AL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX4 1AL area, visit the EX4 1AL 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: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)

EX4 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 111
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Rackclose Lane with total crimes: 6

COWICK STREET, EX4 1AL 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9952.43-4.81%
Violence and sexual offences1830.71-35.71%
Other theft145.587.69%
Public order124.3471.43%
Anti-social behaviour113.72-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.41-42.86%
Robbery31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10458.634.00%
Violence and sexual offences2832.26-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour208.69-20.00%
Other theft136.2085.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.0340.00%
Public order72.17133.33%
Burglary32.17200.00%
Possession of weapons30.93200.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10057.0875.44%
Violence and sexual offences3631.02-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour2511.1766.67%
Other theft77.76-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-16.67%
Public order31.55-62.50%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5744.98-12.31%
Violence and sexual offences4017.6853.85%
Anti-social behaviour1512.41-16.67%
Other theft84.65-20.00%
Public order82.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4850.00%
Vehicle crime51.860.00%
Drugs21.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6544.6754.76%
Violence and sexual offences2620.1662.50%
Anti-social behaviour188.0728.57%
Other theft105.58-28.57%
Public order83.100.00%
Vehicle crime52.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-50.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4235.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences1613.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.96-6.67%
Other theft144.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.340.00%
Public order82.48100.00%
Vehicle crime52.4866.67%
Drugs31.550.00%
Theft from the person20.93100.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3231.9518.52%
Shoplifting289.9347.37%
Anti-social behaviour158.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.6514.29%
Other theft72.4875.00%
Public order42.17-42.86%
Drugs31.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.680.00%
Shoplifting198.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.650.00%
Public order72.170.00%
Other theft42.17300.00%
Drugs41.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 202425
June 202415
May 202418
April 202414
March 202415
February 202415

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
July 202436
June 202440
May 202426
April 202416
March 202432
February 202427

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 202414
March 20247
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total111
    Shoplifting92
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Francis Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rackclose Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Prospect Place
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1