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

Overview of Crime in EX4 1HB

WARDREW ROAD, EX4 1HB, Exeter has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.99 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX4 postcode area, which has experienced 849 crimes and a crime rate of 13.78 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (87) incidents (67.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX4 1HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 90
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 9
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 4

WARDREW ROAD, EX4 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 202415
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202424
May 202413
April 202417
March 202420
February 202421

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202487
June 202452
May 202455
April 202431
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total90
    Shoplifting87
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Prospect Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Francis Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Oak Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Albion Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Drakes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Fairfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Littleway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bowhay Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Locarno Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pineridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Holland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Coles Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Fisher'S Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cornwall Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Limegrove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Linfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1