DUNSFORD ROAD, EX4 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1LJ

DUNSFORD ROAD, EX4 1LJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX4 postcode area, which has experienced 719 crimes and a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX4 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1LJ, encompassing approximately 2370 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX4 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Francis Close with total crimes: 7
  • Merrivale Road with total crimes: 2
  • Essex Close with total crimes: 2

DUNSFORD ROAD, EX4 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.02-37.50%
Public order24.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Other theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.136.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.750.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Drugs20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2887.50%
Other theft36.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.38-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.950.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5542.86%
Anti-social behaviour84.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Public order11.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.59-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.95-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.060.00%
Other crime12.950.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202416
June 202415
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 202412

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

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

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May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Francis Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Merrivale Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Essex Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Webley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cordery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dunsford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bowhay Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Locarno Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pineridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Linfield Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Vuefield Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1