NORTHERNHAY PLACE, EX4 3QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 3QL

NORTHERNHAY PLACE, EX4 3QL, Exeter has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.17 per 1,000 population. This EX4 3QL 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 3QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 3QL, encompassing approximately 4262 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (-18.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)

EX4 3QL 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

NORTHERNHAY PLACE, EX4 3QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8062.17-15.79%
Shoplifting5018.77-18.03%
Anti-social behaviour4511.73-4.26%
Public order2110.56-4.55%
Other theft194.9311.76%
Criminal damage and arson184.4612.50%
Drugs104.22-9.09%
Theft from the person62.35100.00%
Robbery41.41-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.9433.33%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Possession of weapons20.94100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9567.10-17.39%
Shoplifting6122.29-17.57%
Anti-social behaviour4714.31-40.51%
Public order2211.03-4.35%
Other theft175.16-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson163.99-15.79%
Drugs113.7522.22%
Robbery72.58600.00%
Theft from the person31.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Other crime20.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
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 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11584.4616.16%
Anti-social behaviour7926.9821.54%
Shoplifting7418.53-20.43%
Public order2317.3635.29%
Criminal damage and arson195.4046.15%
Other theft184.4663.64%
Drugs94.22-10.00%
Theft from the person62.1150.00%
Other crime51.410.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Bicycle theft30.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9977.42-22.66%
Shoplifting9323.2378.85%
Anti-social behaviour6521.82-7.14%
Public order1715.25-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.990.00%
Other theft113.05-8.33%
Drugs102.58-44.44%
Bicycle theft52.350.00%
Possession of weapons51.17-28.57%
Other crime51.1725.00%
Theft from the person41.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Burglary10.47-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12880.0043.82%
Anti-social behaviour7030.034.48%
Shoplifting5216.42-7.14%
Public order2012.2053.85%
Drugs184.69157.14%
Criminal damage and arson134.2285.71%
Other theft123.05-20.00%
Possession of weapons72.82133.33%
Burglary61.64200.00%
Bicycle theft51.4166.67%
Other crime41.1733.33%
Robbery30.940.00%
Theft from the person20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8963.583.49%
Anti-social behaviour6720.883.08%
Shoplifting5615.720.00%
Other theft1513.14-16.67%
Public order133.52-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson73.05-75.86%
Drugs71.6416.67%
Other crime31.64-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.70-57.14%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Possession of weapons30.70-25.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8671.56-12.24%
Anti-social behaviour6520.186.56%
Shoplifting5615.25-1.75%
Criminal damage and arson2913.143.57%
Public order246.809.09%
Other theft185.635.88%
Bicycle theft74.2240.00%
Drugs61.64-53.85%
Possession of weapons41.4133.33%
Other crime40.940.00%
Theft from the person30.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9875.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour6122.990.00%
Shoplifting5714.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson2813.370.00%
Public order226.570.00%
Other theft175.161600.00%
Drugs133.990.00%
Burglary53.050.00%
Bicycle theft51.170.00%
Other crime41.170.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

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 offences10.700.00%
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 arson10.700.00%
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 order10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 499 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202447
July 202479
June 202465
May 202470
April 202467
March 202465
February 202461

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 793 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202495
July 2024115
June 202499
May 2024128
April 202489
March 202486
February 202498
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 202418
April 20247
March 20246
February 202413

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202423
June 202417
May 202420
April 202413
March 202424
February 202422
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 499 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202461
July 202474
June 202493
May 202452
April 202456
March 202456
February 202457

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202419
June 202413
May 202413
April 20247
March 202429
February 202428
November 20231

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 20245
May 20245
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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 3QL 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
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    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. Parking Area
    Total12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cathedral Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Paul Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
  • 11. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Southernhay East
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Prison
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Northernhay Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Paris Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1