DORSET AVENUE, EX4 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1LY

DORSET AVENUE, EX4 1LY, Exeter has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1LY, encompassing approximately 2608 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Bowhay Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Essex Close with total crimes: 2

DORSET AVENUE, EX4 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.05-30.00%
Public order42.68100.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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 offences107.28-52.38%
Public order23.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Other theft20.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.050.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Drugs20.770.00%

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 offences158.43114.29%
Other theft35.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.05-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.68133.33%
Vehicle crime32.680.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0583.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Public order11.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.600.00%
Other crime12.300.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202421
June 202415
May 20247
April 202411
March 20246
February 202412

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 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 1LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Francis Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bowhay Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Essex Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Greenway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kerswill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newman Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sussex Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1