MERRIVALE ROAD, EX4 1PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 1PU

MERRIVALE ROAD, EX4 1PU, Exeter has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1PU 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 1PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1PU, encompassing approximately 4360 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 1PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 6
  • Bowhay Lane with total crimes: 4

MERRIVALE ROAD, EX4 1PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4910.00%
Public order92.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.26-62.96%
Anti-social behaviour72.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61100.00%
Public order30.92200.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.8635.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.1925.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.2681.82%
Other theft44.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.21-35.29%
Vehicle crime42.5233.33%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9016.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.806.25%
Anti-social behaviour63.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.38100.00%
Public order11.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.670.00%
Other theft42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202427
June 202420
May 202411
April 202417
March 202417
February 202416

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241

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 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 202414
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
February 20244

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Francis Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Prospect Place
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bowhay Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Charnley Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Greenway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kerswill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodah Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Newman Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Imperial Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Southport Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1