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

Overview of Crime in EX4 1PW

MERRIVALE ROAD, EX4 1PW, Exeter has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.24 per 1,000 population. This EX4 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 1PW, encompassing approximately 5305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 1PW 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

MERRIVALE ROAD, EX4 1PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2416.67%
Public order102.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.94-37.50%
Shoplifting30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime30.57200.00%
Other theft20.57-60.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.10-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.260.00%
Public order51.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94150.00%
Other theft50.94150.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.2413.64%
Anti-social behaviour84.7160.00%
Other crime31.510.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Other theft20.38-60.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.6715.79%
Vehicle crime54.1525.00%
Other theft50.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.94-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Public order30.7550.00%
Shoplifting10.57-80.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.42-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour133.5830.00%
Shoplifting52.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.61118.18%
Anti-social behaviour104.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-16.67%
Public order40.94100.00%
Vehicle crime40.75300.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.47-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.13-28.57%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In February 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 offences177.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.200.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202425
June 202422
May 202419
April 202424
March 202411
February 202417

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
February 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

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 1PW 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. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Higher Barley Mount
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bowhay Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Charnley Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashleigh Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Landhayes Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Little Barley
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kerswill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Woodah Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Savile Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newman Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Imperial Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Southport Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1