PROSPECT PLACE, EX4 1HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1HY

PROSPECT PLACE, EX4 1HY, Exeter has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.83 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1HY 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 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1HY, encompassing approximately 3855 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (95) incidents (-5.94% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

EX4 1HY 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

PROSPECT PLACE, EX4 1HY 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9536.83-5.94%
Other theft1224.6420.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.11-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.33-10.00%
Public order82.3360.00%
Vehicle crime32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10139.177.45%
Anti-social behaviour1026.20-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences102.59-60.00%
Other theft102.59150.00%
Public order52.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30100.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Possession of weapons30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9438.3970.91%
Violence and sexual offences2524.38-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour146.48133.33%
Other theft43.63-55.56%
Public order21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5528.01-1.79%
Violence and sexual offences2714.2758.82%
Other theft97.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.56400.00%
Public order21.30-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5628.2760.00%
Violence and sexual offences1714.53-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour144.417.69%
Other theft93.63-30.77%
Public order52.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.3033.33%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-83.33%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3525.16150.00%
Violence and sexual offences199.08-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour134.9344.44%
Other theft133.37160.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.37-25.00%
Public order51.56150.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.86-4.35%
Shoplifting145.7140.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.63-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.33100.00%
Other theft52.08150.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.970.00%
Shoplifting102.590.00%
Public order52.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202425
June 202427
May 202417
April 202419
March 202422
February 202423

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202414
June 20246
May 202414
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410

A total of 460 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 2024101
July 202494
June 202455
May 202456
April 202435
March 202414
February 202410

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 1HY 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. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. School 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. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1