DRAKES ROAD, EX4 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1BQ

DRAKES ROAD, EX4 1BQ, Exeter has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.67 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1BQ 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 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1BQ, encompassing approximately 4171 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

EX4 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 107
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6

DRAKES ROAD, EX4 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9936.67-2.94%
Other theft1323.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.12-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour92.88-30.77%
Public order92.1680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-40.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10239.792.00%
Violence and sexual offences1724.45-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour134.07-27.78%
Other theft133.1262.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.12150.00%
Public order51.20150.00%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10038.1181.82%
Violence and sexual offences2123.97-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour185.03100.00%
Other theft84.31-20.00%
Drugs31.92200.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5528.52-9.84%
Violence and sexual offences2913.1845.00%
Other theft106.9511.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.40-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.16400.00%
Public order41.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-25.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6128.5245.24%
Violence and sexual offences2014.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.790.00%
Other theft93.36-40.00%
Public order52.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Drugs20.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting4225.1768.00%
Violence and sexual offences1610.07-44.83%
Other theft153.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.6040.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.36-25.00%
Public order51.44150.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 offences2921.0920.83%
Shoplifting256.9547.06%
Anti-social behaviour105.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4033.33%
Other theft61.92100.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Public order20.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.260.00%
Shoplifting175.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.400.00%
Public order61.440.00%
Other theft31.44200.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202421
June 202429
May 202420
April 202416
March 202429
February 202424

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202418
June 20249
May 202414
April 202414
March 202410
February 202410

A total of 501 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 62.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024102
July 2024100
June 202455
May 202461
April 202442
March 202425
February 202417

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 202415
March 20246
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total107
    Shoplifting92
    Other theft11
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1