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

Overview of Crime in EX4 1HB

WARDREW ROAD, EX4 1HB, Exeter has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.24 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1HB 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 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1HB, encompassing approximately 4000 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (94) incidents (-2.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

EX4 1HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 107
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 6

WARDREW ROAD, EX4 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9435.24-2.08%
Other theft1223.5033.33%
Public order103.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.50-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.00-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9635.4910.34%
Violence and sexual offences924.00-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.250.00%
Other theft92.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.25100.00%
Public order41.00300.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8732.9967.31%
Violence and sexual offences2221.75-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.5050.00%
Drugs32.250.00%
Other theft30.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5224.75-5.45%
Violence and sexual offences2413.0084.62%
Other theft96.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.25-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50300.00%
Public order21.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5526.2577.42%
Anti-social behaviour1513.7515.38%
Violence and sexual offences133.75-23.53%
Other theft93.25-30.77%
Public order52.2525.00%
Vehicle crime41.2533.33%
Drugs21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3121.75520.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.75-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.2544.44%
Other theft133.25225.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.250.00%
Public order41.50300.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.25-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour95.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2550.00%
Shoplifting51.50-37.50%
Other theft41.25100.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.250.00%
Shoplifting82.250.00%
Public order52.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 202415
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 428 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202496
July 202487
June 202452
May 202455
April 202431
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202422
June 202424
May 202413
April 202417
March 202420
February 202421

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244

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 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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
March 20241

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 6 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
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
February 20242

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
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total107
    Shoplifting92
    Other theft11
    Public order2
    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. Bowhay Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Kerswill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1