WESTERN ROAD, EX4 1EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1EG

WESTERN ROAD, EX4 1EG, Exeter has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.25 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1EG 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 1EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1EG, encompassing approximately 4155 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (97) incidents (1.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

EX4 1EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 112
  • Frog Street with total crimes: 3
  • Tudor Court with total crimes: 3

WESTERN ROAD, EX4 1EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9732.251.04%
Other theft1223.3571.43%
Violence and sexual offences102.89-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.41-37.50%
Public order41.20-33.33%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9632.979.09%
Violence and sexual offences1123.1010.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.65-38.46%
Other theft71.9375.00%
Public order61.68500.00%
Possession of weapons21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8829.8472.55%
Anti-social behaviour1321.1844.44%
Violence and sexual offences103.130.00%
Other theft42.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5120.94-7.27%
Violence and sexual offences1012.27-47.37%
Other theft92.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-60.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5525.0371.88%
Violence and sexual offences1913.2435.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.57-35.71%
Other theft92.17-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.17150.00%
Public order21.20-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3219.49540.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.70-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour143.37100.00%
Other theft133.37225.00%
Public order43.13300.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.0310.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-54.55%
Shoplifting51.20-16.67%
Other theft41.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.96100.00%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.810.00%
Shoplifting62.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.440.00%
Public order51.200.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 202419
April 202414
March 202422
February 202420

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 202411

A total of 430 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202496
July 202488
June 202451
May 202455
April 202432
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202413
June 20249
May 20249
April 202414
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 1EG 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. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Ashleigh Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Landhayes Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Barbican Steps
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bartholomew Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Woodah Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1