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

Overview of Crime in EX4 1AP

COWICK STREET, EX4 1AP, Exeter has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.08 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1AP 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 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1AP, encompassing approximately 3294 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-3.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)

EX4 1AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 111
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6

COWICK STREET, EX4 1AP 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9950.08-3.88%
Violence and sexual offences1530.05-25.00%
Other theft144.557.69%
Anti-social behaviour124.25-29.41%
Public order103.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.04-20.00%
Robbery31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10352.813.00%
Violence and sexual offences2031.26-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour176.07-15.00%
Other theft135.1662.50%
Public order63.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82150.00%
Burglary31.52200.00%
Possession of weapons30.91200.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10049.4875.44%
Violence and sexual offences2330.35-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour206.9881.82%
Other theft86.070.00%
Public order32.43-50.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5739.16-12.31%
Violence and sexual offences3417.3078.95%
Anti-social behaviour1110.32-31.25%
Other theft83.34-20.00%
Public order62.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82100.00%
Vehicle crime41.21-20.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6538.8554.76%
Violence and sexual offences1919.7335.71%
Anti-social behaviour165.7723.08%
Other theft104.86-28.57%
Public order53.04-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.520.00%
Robbery21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Drugs20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4231.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences1412.75-53.33%
Other theft144.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.2518.18%
Public order63.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Vehicle crime51.8266.67%
Drugs21.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.5325.00%
Shoplifting289.1147.37%
Anti-social behaviour118.50-8.33%
Other theft73.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1250.00%
Public order41.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Drugs20.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.760.00%
Shoplifting197.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.770.00%
Public order53.640.00%
Other theft41.52300.00%
Drugs41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202423
June 202434
May 202419
April 202414
March 202430
February 202424

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202420
June 202411
May 202416
April 202413
March 202411
February 202412

A total of 513 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 64.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024103
July 2024100
June 202457
May 202465
April 202442
March 202428
February 202419

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 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 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 1AP 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. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Prospect Place
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1