EX4 3QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 3QA

EX4 3QA, Exeter has recorded a total of 278 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.97 per 1,000 population. This EX4 3QA 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 3QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 3QA, encompassing approximately 3433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (5.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-25.45% decrease)

EX4 3QA 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

EX4 3QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9780.975.43%
Shoplifting4828.25-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour4113.98-25.45%
Public order2611.9452.94%
Criminal damage and arson177.57-5.56%
Other theft164.95-20.00%
Drugs94.66-18.18%
Theft from the person62.62100.00%
Bicycle theft51.7525.00%
Burglary51.46400.00%
Robbery41.4633.33%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9281.55-27.56%
Anti-social behaviour5526.80-26.67%
Shoplifting5016.02-16.67%
Other theft2014.565.26%
Criminal damage and arson185.830.00%
Public order175.24-29.17%
Drugs114.95-8.33%
Bicycle theft43.200.00%
Theft from the person31.17-62.50%
Robbery30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons20.87-50.00%
Burglary10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.29-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127106.0225.74%
Anti-social behaviour7536.991.35%
Shoplifting6021.84-3.23%
Public order2417.4884.62%
Other theft196.9990.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.5363.64%
Drugs125.240.00%
Theft from the person83.5033.33%
Other crime52.33-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.4633.33%
Burglary41.17100.00%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Robbery20.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10189.42-31.29%
Anti-social behaviour7429.4212.12%
Shoplifting6221.5524.00%
Public order1318.06-27.78%
Drugs123.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.50-35.29%
Other theft103.20-33.33%
Theft from the person62.91200.00%
Other crime61.7550.00%
Bicycle theft41.750.00%
Possession of weapons31.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Burglary20.87-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147102.8196.00%
Anti-social behaviour6642.818.20%
Shoplifting5019.22-1.96%
Public order1814.56125.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.2488.89%
Other theft154.957.14%
Drugs154.3766.67%
Possession of weapons64.37100.00%
Other crime41.75100.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Bicycle theft41.17100.00%
Robbery31.1750.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Theft from the person20.58-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7569.61-9.64%
Anti-social behaviour6121.84-14.08%
Shoplifting5117.770.00%
Other theft1414.85-17.65%
Drugs94.08125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.62-70.97%
Public order82.62-61.90%
Possession of weapons32.3350.00%
Theft from the person30.87-40.00%
Other crime20.87-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-66.67%
Robbery20.58100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8387.96-21.70%
Anti-social behaviour7124.17-5.33%
Shoplifting5120.68-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson3114.85-13.89%
Public order219.03-8.70%
Other theft176.12-10.53%
Other crime84.95166.67%
Bicycle theft62.33-25.00%
Theft from the person51.75150.00%
Drugs41.46-69.23%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106101.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour7530.870.00%
Shoplifting5421.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson3615.730.00%
Public order2310.490.00%
Other theft196.701800.00%
Drugs135.530.00%
Bicycle theft83.790.00%
Burglary52.330.00%
Other crime31.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.290.00%

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 offences10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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 arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

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 order10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 518 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202455
July 202475
June 202474
May 202466
April 202461
March 202471
February 202475

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202419
June 202410
May 202415
April 202414
March 202417
February 202419
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 831 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202492
July 2024127
June 2024101
May 2024147
April 202475
March 202483
February 2024106
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 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 202424
June 202413
May 202418
April 20248
March 202421
February 202423
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243

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 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202418
June 202411
May 202417
April 20249
March 202431
February 202436
November 20231

A total of 426 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202450
July 202460
June 202462
May 202450
April 202451
March 202451
February 202454

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 202415
April 20249
March 20244
February 202413

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 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
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 3QA 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
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Mount Dinham Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 19. St Olave'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Dinham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 27. Stepcote Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1