HOWARD CLOSE, EX4 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 2LX

HOWARD CLOSE, EX4 2LX, Exeter has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This EX4 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 2LX, encompassing approximately 2780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX4 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kinnerton Way with total crimes: 4
  • Pine Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hamlyns Lane with total crimes: 2

HOWARD CLOSE, EX4 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.4760.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.88-60.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.997.14%
Anti-social behaviour55.3925.00%
Burglary11.800.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.04100.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.04-22.22%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-66.67%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.47-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.24200.00%
Public order12.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4737.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.96100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.390.00%
Public order22.88100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202415
June 202414
May 20247
April 20249
March 202411
February 20248

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

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

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May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 2LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kinnerton Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Pine Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hamlyns Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Old Bakery Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fingle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holne Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Higher Exwick Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Haytor Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Howard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Moorland Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Guinness Lane
    Total1
    Public order1