OAKFIELD ROAD, EX4 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1BA

OAKFIELD ROAD, EX4 1BA, Exeter has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.84 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX4 postcode area, which has experienced 719 crimes and a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX4 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1BA, encompassing approximately 4397 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 1BA area, explore the EX4 1BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (103) incidents (3.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)

EX4 1BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 106
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 12
  • Rackclose Lane with total crimes: 11

OAKFIELD ROAD, EX4 1BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10341.843.00%
Violence and sexual offences2623.42-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour175.91-26.09%
Other theft123.8771.43%
Public order72.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5950.00%
Possession of weapons41.36300.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10041.1681.82%
Violence and sexual offences3522.74-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour237.9676.92%
Other theft75.23-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-50.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5530.92-9.84%
Violence and sexual offences3612.5116.13%
Anti-social behaviour138.19-18.75%
Other theft112.9622.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.5060.00%
Public order61.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6131.8345.24%
Violence and sexual offences3113.8763.16%
Anti-social behaviour167.05-5.88%
Other theft93.64-40.00%
Public order72.0516.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.1433.33%
Drugs30.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4226.1568.00%
Violence and sexual offences199.55-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour174.3221.43%
Other theft153.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.41-36.36%
Public order61.59200.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.830.00%
Shoplifting256.5947.06%
Anti-social behaviour145.687.69%
Criminal damage and arson113.1810.00%
Other theft62.5050.00%
Drugs31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Public order20.45-71.43%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.010.00%
Shoplifting176.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.960.00%
Public order72.270.00%
Drugs41.590.00%
Other theft40.91300.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202423
June 202413
May 202416
April 202417
March 202414
February 202413

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202435
June 202436
May 202431
April 202419
March 202429
February 202429
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247

A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024103
July 2024100
June 202455
May 202461
April 202442
March 202425
February 202417

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 202411
May 20249
April 202415
March 20246
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total106
    Shoplifting95
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Prospect Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rackclose Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Exeter St Thomas
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Francis Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gervase Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Barbican Steps
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shooting Marsh Stile
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Alphington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Allhallows Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Frog Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Swan Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beaufort Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Thomas Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St Thomas (Exeter) (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Fisher'S Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Rugby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oakfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Clarence Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Buller Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Emmanuel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Okehampton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Woodah Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Savile Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1