EX4 1HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1HJ

EX4 1HJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.56 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1HJ 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 1HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1HJ, encompassing approximately 2924 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 1HJ area, explore the EX4 1HJ 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

EX4 1HJ 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

EX4 1HJ 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
Shoplifting9448.56-2.08%
Other theft1232.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.10-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.0850.00%
Public order83.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9647.8810.34%
Anti-social behaviour1032.8325.00%
Other theft93.42125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.08-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.05100.00%
Public order41.37300.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8743.4367.31%
Violence and sexual offences2029.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.8460.00%
Other theft42.74-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting5234.20-5.45%
Violence and sexual offences2517.78127.27%
Other theft98.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-58.33%
Public order21.71-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5533.8677.42%
Anti-social behaviour1218.8120.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.10-21.43%
Other theft93.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.0833.33%
Public order41.37-20.00%
Drugs21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3127.70520.00%
Violence and sexual offences1410.60-33.33%
Other theft124.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.1025.00%
Public order53.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.4423.53%
Anti-social behaviour87.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7475.00%
Shoplifting52.39-37.50%
Other theft41.71100.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.810.00%
Shoplifting83.420.00%
Public order52.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410

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 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202420
June 202425
May 202411
April 202414
March 202421
February 202417

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
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 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 1HJ 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kerswill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1