COWICK STREET, EX4 1JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1JF

COWICK STREET, EX4 1JF, Exeter has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.52 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1JF 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 1JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1JF, encompassing approximately 3582 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (92) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

EX4 1JF 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

COWICK STREET, EX4 1JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9238.52-4.17%
Other theft1225.6833.33%
Public order103.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.7912.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9638.5210.34%
Anti-social behaviour926.8080.00%
Other theft92.51125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.51-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.23100.00%
Public order41.12300.00%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%

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
Shoplifting8735.7367.31%
Violence and sexual offences2224.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.14-16.67%
Other theft41.40-60.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5227.07-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences2214.5183.33%
Other theft106.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.79-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67300.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5428.4786.21%
Anti-social behaviour1515.0715.38%
Violence and sexual offences124.19-7.69%
Other theft83.35-33.33%
Public order52.2325.00%
Vehicle crime41.40100.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-83.33%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2922.05480.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.0962.50%
Violence and sexual offences133.63-35.00%
Other theft123.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.350.00%
Public order41.67300.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.1217.65%
Anti-social behaviour85.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2350.00%
Shoplifting51.67-37.50%
Other theft41.40100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.400.00%
Shoplifting84.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202422
June 202422
May 202412
April 202413
March 202420
February 202417

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 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 20243

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 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202415
April 202413
March 20248
February 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

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 202410
May 20248
April 202412
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 423 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202496
July 202487
June 202452
May 202454
April 202429
March 20245
February 20248

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 1JF 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. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Greenway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1