LAWRENCE AVENUE, EX4 1BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1BW

LAWRENCE AVENUE, EX4 1BW, Exeter has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.57 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1BW 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 1BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1BW, encompassing approximately 4743 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (-3.92% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

EX4 1BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 112
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 6

LAWRENCE AVENUE, EX4 1BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9830.57-3.92%
Other theft1220.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.53-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences81.90-33.33%
Public order81.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10233.108.51%
Violence and sexual offences1221.50-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour112.53-15.38%
Other theft102.32100.00%
Public order72.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48100.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9430.7870.91%
Violence and sexual offences2319.82-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour134.8585.71%
Other theft52.74-54.55%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5523.61-5.17%
Violence and sexual offences2711.5912.50%
Other theft115.6922.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.32-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson51.48400.00%
Public order31.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5825.5165.71%
Violence and sexual offences2412.2326.32%
Anti-social behaviour165.0660.00%
Other theft93.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.9025.00%
Public order51.05-16.67%
Drugs21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-85.71%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3520.45133.33%
Violence and sexual offences197.38-24.00%
Other theft154.01275.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.1611.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.11-12.50%
Public order61.48200.00%
Vehicle crime41.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.84-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.1213.64%
Shoplifting155.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.90100.00%
Other theft41.6933.33%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.440.00%
Shoplifting104.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.110.00%
Public order51.900.00%
Drugs41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 467 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 58.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 2024102
July 202494
June 202455
May 202458
April 202435
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202423
June 202427
May 202424
April 202419
March 202425
February 202422

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202413
June 20247
May 202416
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20245
June 202411
May 20249
April 202415
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20244

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total112
    Shoplifting95
    Other theft11
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Prospect Place
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Kerswill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Woodah Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1