EX4 3HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 3HW

EX4 3HW, Exeter has recorded a total of 269 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.35 per 1,000 population. This EX4 3HW 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 3HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 3HW, encompassing approximately 4054 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (2.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-21.57% decrease)

EX4 3HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Street with total crimes: 42
  • Little Queen Street with total crimes: 38
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 31

EX4 3HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9466.352.17%
Shoplifting4823.18-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour4011.84-21.57%
Public order259.8756.25%
Criminal damage and arson166.17-11.11%
Other theft153.95-11.76%
Drugs93.70-25.00%
Theft from the person62.22200.00%
Burglary51.48400.00%
Robbery41.2333.33%
Bicycle theft40.990.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9267.09-26.98%
Anti-social behaviour5122.69-23.88%
Shoplifting4912.58-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson1812.09-10.00%
Other theft174.44-10.53%
Public order164.19-33.33%
Drugs123.950.00%
Bicycle theft42.9633.33%
Possession of weapons30.99-25.00%
Robbery30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Theft from the person20.74-71.43%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12686.3227.27%
Anti-social behaviour6731.08-9.46%
Shoplifting5616.52-6.67%
Public order2413.8184.62%
Criminal damage and arson205.9266.67%
Other theft194.9372.73%
Drugs124.690.00%
Theft from the person72.9640.00%
Possession of weapons41.73100.00%
Burglary40.99100.00%
Other crime40.99-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Robbery20.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9973.99-33.11%
Anti-social behaviour7424.4227.59%
Shoplifting6018.2520.00%
Public order1314.80-23.53%
Drugs123.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson122.96-29.41%
Other theft112.96-21.43%
Other crime62.71100.00%
Theft from the person51.48150.00%
Bicycle theft31.23-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.74-66.67%
Burglary20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14884.10105.56%
Anti-social behaviour5836.50-3.33%
Shoplifting5014.30-1.96%
Criminal damage and arson1712.3370.00%
Public order174.19183.33%
Other theft144.197.69%
Drugs143.45100.00%
Possession of weapons63.45100.00%
Bicycle theft51.48150.00%
Burglary41.23300.00%
Robbery30.9950.00%
Other crime30.7450.00%
Theft from the person20.74-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7257.22-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour6017.76-7.69%
Shoplifting5114.804.08%
Other theft1312.588.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.21-66.67%
Drugs72.4775.00%
Public order61.73-70.00%
Possession of weapons31.48200.00%
Theft from the person30.74-40.00%
Other crime20.74-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.49-66.67%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8069.55-24.53%
Anti-social behaviour6519.73-8.45%
Shoplifting4916.03-7.55%
Criminal damage and arson3012.09-14.29%
Public order207.40-13.04%
Other theft124.93-33.33%
Other crime72.9675.00%
Bicycle theft61.730.00%
Theft from the person51.48150.00%
Drugs41.23-69.23%
Burglary20.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10684.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour7126.140.00%
Shoplifting5317.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson3513.070.00%
Public order238.630.00%
Other theft185.671700.00%
Drugs134.440.00%
Bicycle theft63.210.00%
Other crime41.480.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.740.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 486 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202451
July 202467
June 202474
May 202458
April 202460
March 202465
February 202471

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202419
June 202411
May 202414
April 202413
March 202412
February 202418
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 820 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202492
July 2024126
June 202499
May 2024148
April 202472
March 202480
February 2024106
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 202424
June 202413
May 202417
April 20246
March 202420
February 202423
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202420
June 202412
May 202417
April 202410
March 202430
February 202435
November 20231

A total of 416 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202449
July 202456
June 202460
May 202450
April 202451
March 202449
February 202453

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202412
May 202414
April 20247
March 20244
February 202413

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 3HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. North Street
    Total42
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs5
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Little Queen Street
    Total38
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting10
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cathedral Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Paul Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
  • 9. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Southernhay East
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Prison
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Iron Bridge
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Fiernhay Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Mount Dinham Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Olave'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Northernhay Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dinham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 26. Stepcote Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Preston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1