ST THOMAS CENTRE, EX4 1DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1DG

ST THOMAS CENTRE, EX4 1DG, Exeter has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.33 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1DG 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 1DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1DG, encompassing approximately 3784 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-4.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 1DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 109
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Rackclose Lane with total crimes: 6

ST THOMAS CENTRE, EX4 1DG 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
Shoplifting9943.33-4.81%
Violence and sexual offences1726.16-37.04%
Other theft134.490.00%
Public order123.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.17-42.11%
Robbery32.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10449.674.00%
Violence and sexual offences2727.48-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour197.13-24.00%
Other theft135.0285.71%
Public order83.43166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.1175.00%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Possession of weapons30.79200.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting10048.0878.57%
Violence and sexual offences3526.42-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour259.2578.57%
Other theft76.61-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-42.86%
Public order31.06-62.50%
Drugs20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5636.72-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences3814.8040.74%
Anti-social behaviour1410.04-17.65%
Other theft83.70-20.00%
Public order82.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1140.00%
Vehicle crime31.85-25.00%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6237.2547.62%
Violence and sexual offences2716.3858.82%
Anti-social behaviour177.1313.33%
Other theft104.49-28.57%
Public order82.6414.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.11-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.32-20.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4230.1268.00%
Violence and sexual offences1711.10-43.33%
Anti-social behaviour154.490.00%
Other theft143.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.70-22.22%
Public order71.85133.33%
Vehicle crime51.8566.67%
Drugs31.320.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.897.14%
Shoplifting257.9338.89%
Anti-social behaviour156.617.14%
Criminal damage and arson93.9612.50%
Other theft72.3875.00%
Drugs31.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Public order30.79-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.720.00%
Shoplifting187.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.700.00%
Public order72.110.00%
Other theft41.85300.00%
Drugs41.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202427
July 202435
June 202438
May 202427
April 202417
March 202430
February 202428
September 20231

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202425
June 202414
May 202417
April 202415
March 202415
February 202414

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 506 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024104
July 2024100
June 202456
May 202462
April 202442
March 202425
February 202418

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total109
    Shoplifting92
    Other theft11
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    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. Rackclose Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Prospect Place
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Bartholomew Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1