CASTLE STREET, EX4 3PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 3PL

CASTLE STREET, EX4 3PL, Exeter has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.13 per 1,000 population. This EX4 3PL 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 3PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 3PL, encompassing approximately 4358 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 3PL area, explore the EX4 3PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-22.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

EX4 3PL 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32

CASTLE STREET, EX4 3PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7857.13-16.13%
Shoplifting4717.90-22.95%
Anti-social behaviour4010.78-11.11%
Public order199.18-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson184.3620.00%
Other theft174.136.25%
Drugs83.90-33.33%
Theft from the person61.84100.00%
Robbery41.38-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.9233.33%
Burglary40.92300.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9364.25-19.13%
Shoplifting6121.34-15.28%
Anti-social behaviour4514.00-40.79%
Public order2110.33-8.70%
Other theft164.82-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson153.67-21.05%
Drugs123.4420.00%
Robbery52.75150.00%
Theft from the person31.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Other crime20.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11582.3712.75%
Anti-social behaviour7626.3920.63%
Shoplifting7217.44-21.74%
Public order2316.5235.29%
Other theft195.2890.00%
Criminal damage and arson194.3635.71%
Drugs104.360.00%
Theft from the person62.2950.00%
Other crime51.380.00%
Burglary41.15300.00%
Bicycle theft30.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10275.49-22.14%
Shoplifting9223.4084.00%
Anti-social behaviour6321.11-4.55%
Public order1714.46-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson143.907.69%
Other theft103.21-16.67%
Drugs102.29-37.50%
Bicycle theft62.2950.00%
Other crime51.3825.00%
Theft from the person41.15100.00%
Possession of weapons30.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Burglary10.46-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13176.4161.73%
Anti-social behaviour6630.061.54%
Shoplifting5015.14-10.71%
Public order1911.4772.73%
Drugs164.36128.57%
Criminal damage and arson133.6744.44%
Other theft122.98-14.29%
Burglary62.75200.00%
Possession of weapons61.38100.00%
Other crime41.3833.33%
Bicycle theft40.9233.33%
Robbery30.920.00%
Theft from the person20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8159.66-1.22%
Anti-social behaviour6518.590.00%
Shoplifting5614.911.82%
Other theft1412.85-22.22%
Public order113.21-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson92.52-66.67%
Drugs72.0716.67%
Other crime31.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.69-57.14%
Robbery30.69200.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Possession of weapons30.69-25.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8268.15-11.83%
Anti-social behaviour6518.8212.07%
Shoplifting5514.91-3.51%
Criminal damage and arson2712.620.00%
Public order236.204.55%
Other theft185.2812.50%
Bicycle theft74.1340.00%
Drugs61.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.38100.00%
Other crime40.920.00%
Theft from the person30.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9370.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour5821.340.00%
Shoplifting5713.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson2713.080.00%
Public order226.200.00%
Other theft165.051500.00%
Drugs123.670.00%
Burglary52.750.00%
Bicycle theft51.150.00%
Other crime41.150.00%
Theft from the person30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.230.00%

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 offences10.690.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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 arson10.690.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

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 order10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 478 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
July 202476
June 202463
May 202466
April 202465
March 202465
February 202458

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202419
June 202410
May 202412
April 202414
March 202418
February 202416
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 778 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202493
July 2024115
June 2024102
May 2024131
April 202481
March 202482
February 202493
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 490 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202461
July 202472
June 202492
May 202450
April 202456
March 202455
February 202457

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202419
June 202414
May 202413
April 20249
March 202427
February 202427
November 20231

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 202416
April 20247
March 20246
February 202412

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202423
June 202417
May 202419
April 202411
March 202423
February 202422
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 3PL 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. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cathedral Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Prison
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Iron Bridge
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Northernhay Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Paris Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1