SOMERSET AVENUE, EX4 1LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1LX

SOMERSET AVENUE, EX4 1LX, Exeter has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1LX 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 1LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1LX, encompassing approximately 2039 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 1LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowhay Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Eton Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Essex Close with total crimes: 2

SOMERSET AVENUE, EX4 1LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.88-60.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.90-16.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.35200.00%
Other theft15.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.43100.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.43-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.92-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.410.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bowhay Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Eton Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Essex Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Greenway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kerswill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sussex Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Quarries
    Total1
    Drugs1