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

Overview of Crime in EX4 1NB

DORSET AVENUE, EX4 1NB, Exeter has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1NB 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 1NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1NB, encompassing approximately 3014 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 1NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charnley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Merrivale Road with total crimes: 2
  • Essex Close with total crimes: 2

DORSET AVENUE, EX4 1NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.97-31.58%
Other theft24.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.30216.67%
Anti-social behaviour16.30-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202419
June 20246
May 20244
April 202412
March 20244
February 20248

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Charnley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Merrivale Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Essex Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Dunsford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bowhay Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Locarno Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pineridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linfield Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Southport Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wellswood Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Barley Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Quarries
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eton Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vuefield Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1