WARDREW ROAD, EX4 1EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1EY

WARDREW ROAD, EX4 1EY, Exeter has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.64 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1EY 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 1EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1EY, encompassing approximately 4667 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (95) incidents (-2.06% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 1EY 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

WARDREW ROAD, EX4 1EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9530.64-2.06%
Other theft1320.3544.44%
Violence and sexual offences102.790.00%
Public order92.1412.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-40.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9731.2811.49%
Anti-social behaviour1020.78-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences102.14-52.38%
Other theft92.14200.00%
Public order81.93700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71150.00%
Possession of weapons31.07200.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8728.4967.31%
Violence and sexual offences2118.64-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.50120.00%
Other theft32.36-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5222.92-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences2511.1419.05%
Other theft115.3637.50%
Vehicle crime52.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Public order30.860.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5623.7886.67%
Violence and sexual offences2112.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.5044.44%
Other theft82.79-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Public order30.64-40.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3018.85400.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.4323.53%
Other theft144.50366.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.0028.57%
Public order51.93400.00%
Vehicle crime41.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.43-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour73.64-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.5050.00%
Shoplifting61.29-14.29%
Other theft31.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.140.00%
Shoplifting71.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202421
June 202425
May 202421
April 202421
March 202417
February 202424

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20243
June 202411
May 20248
April 202414
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 430 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202497
July 202487
June 202452
May 202456
April 202430
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 20245
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 1EY 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. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Ashleigh Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Landhayes Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Little Barley
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Woodah Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newman Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Imperial Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Southport Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1