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

Overview of Crime in EX4 1AS

COWICK STREET, EX4 1AS, Exeter has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.23 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1AS 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 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1AS, encompassing approximately 3483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 1AS area, explore the EX4 1AS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX4 1AS area, visit the EX4 1AS 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: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)

EX4 1AS 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 1AS 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9948.23-3.88%
Violence and sexual offences1728.42-10.53%
Other theft144.887.69%
Anti-social behaviour134.02-18.75%
Public order103.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.87-20.00%
Robbery31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10349.093.00%
Violence and sexual offences1929.57-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour165.45-27.27%
Other theft134.5962.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.7366.67%
Public order51.4466.67%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Possession of weapons30.86200.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10048.2375.44%
Violence and sexual offences2428.71-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour226.8969.23%
Other theft86.32-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.30-25.00%
Public order30.86-50.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5738.76-12.31%
Violence and sexual offences3716.3668.18%
Anti-social behaviour1310.62-23.53%
Other theft93.73-10.00%
Public order62.5820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.15-20.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6538.1854.76%
Violence and sexual offences2218.6637.50%
Anti-social behaviour176.3213.33%
Other theft104.88-33.33%
Public order52.87-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.44-33.33%
Drugs21.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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
Shoplifting4230.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1612.06-48.39%
Anti-social behaviour154.5925.00%
Other theft154.31114.29%
Public order64.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.8524.00%
Shoplifting288.9055.56%
Anti-social behaviour128.049.09%
Other theft73.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0175.00%
Public order42.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.960.00%
Shoplifting187.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.170.00%
Public order53.160.00%
Other theft41.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202422
June 202413
May 202417
April 202415
March 202412
February 202411

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202424
June 202437
May 202422
April 202416
March 202431
February 202425
September 20231

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 512 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.00 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 202418

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 202415
March 20247
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20243
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 1AS 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. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1