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

Overview of Crime in EX4 1EZ

WARDREW ROAD, EX4 1EZ, Exeter has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.20 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1EZ 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 1EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1EZ, encompassing approximately 5176 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (97) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

EX4 1EZ 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 1EZ 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9728.200.00%
Other theft1318.7444.44%
Violence and sexual offences102.51-9.09%
Public order91.9312.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-40.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9728.9811.49%
Violence and sexual offences1118.74-56.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.12-23.08%
Other theft91.93200.00%
Public order81.74700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55150.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Possession of weapons30.58200.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8726.8567.31%
Violence and sexual offences2516.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.83160.00%
Other theft32.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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
Shoplifting5220.86-8.77%
Violence and sexual offences2510.0519.05%
Other theft124.8333.33%
Vehicle crime52.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.97-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson40.9733.33%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5722.6078.12%
Violence and sexual offences2111.01-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour164.0660.00%
Other theft93.09-35.71%
Public order41.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3218.54433.33%
Violence and sexual offences246.18-4.00%
Other theft144.64366.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93-25.00%
Public order51.16400.00%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.55-11.11%
Shoplifting61.55-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.160.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.830.00%
Shoplifting71.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.350.00%
Public order51.160.00%
Drugs40.970.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202425
June 202425
May 202421
April 202424
March 202425
February 202425

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 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 202412
May 20249
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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 435 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202497
July 202487
June 202452
May 202457
April 202432
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 20245
May 202416
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20243

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 4 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
August 20241
May 20241
February 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 1EZ 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. Ashleigh Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Landhayes Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Little Barley
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Woodah Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Newman Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Imperial Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Southport Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1