NORTHERNHAY GATE, EX4 3SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 3SA

NORTHERNHAY GATE, EX4 3SA, Exeter has recorded a total of 239 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.31 per 1,000 population. This EX4 3SA 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 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 3SA, encompassing approximately 4657 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 3SA area, explore the EX4 3SA 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 (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-32.65% decrease)

EX4 3SA 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

NORTHERNHAY GATE, EX4 3SA 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 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8051.31-11.11%
Shoplifting4817.17-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour3310.30-32.65%
Public order227.0829.41%
Criminal damage and arson144.727.69%
Other theft133.01-18.75%
Drugs92.79-18.18%
Theft from the person61.9350.00%
Robbery41.2933.33%
Bicycle theft40.86100.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9056.03-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour4919.32-23.44%
Shoplifting4910.52-14.04%
Public order1710.52-26.09%
Other theft163.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.43-13.33%
Drugs112.7922.22%
Theft from the person42.36-20.00%
Robbery30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10868.0625.58%
Anti-social behaviour6423.194.92%
Shoplifting5713.74-3.39%
Public order2312.24109.09%
Other theft204.9481.82%
Criminal damage and arson154.2966.67%
Drugs93.22-18.18%
Theft from the person51.9325.00%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Other crime30.86-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8656.89-37.68%
Anti-social behaviour6118.4615.09%
Shoplifting5913.1028.26%
Drugs1112.670.00%
Other theft112.36-8.33%
Public order112.36-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.36-30.77%
Other crime51.93150.00%
Theft from the person41.07300.00%
Bicycle theft30.86-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.64-60.00%
Burglary20.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13865.6991.67%
Anti-social behaviour5329.630.00%
Shoplifting4611.38-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson139.8830.00%
Public order132.79160.00%
Other theft122.799.09%
Drugs112.5837.50%
Burglary52.36400.00%
Possession of weapons51.0766.67%
Bicycle theft51.07150.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7246.80-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour5315.460.00%
Shoplifting4811.38-4.00%
Other theft1110.30-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson102.36-62.96%
Drugs82.15100.00%
Public order51.72-76.19%
Possession of weapons31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-66.67%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Theft from the person20.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.21-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7656.68-19.15%
Anti-social behaviour5316.32-10.17%
Shoplifting5011.38-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson2710.73-12.90%
Public order215.805.00%
Other theft134.51-13.33%
Other crime72.7975.00%
Bicycle theft61.50-14.29%
Theft from the person41.29300.00%
Drugs40.86-63.64%
Possession of weapons10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9464.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour5920.180.00%
Shoplifting5212.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson3111.160.00%
Public order206.660.00%
Other theft154.291400.00%
Drugs113.220.00%
Bicycle theft72.360.00%
Other crime41.500.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.210.00%

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 offences10.640.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

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 arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

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 order10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 425 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202449
July 202464
June 202461
May 202453
April 202453
March 202453
February 202459

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202420
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 202415
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
July 202423
June 202411
May 202413
April 20245
March 202421
February 202420
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 747 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202490
July 2024108
June 202486
May 2024138
April 202472
March 202476
February 202494
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202415
June 20249
May 202413
April 202410
March 202427
February 202431
November 20231

A total of 409 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202449
July 202457
June 202459
May 202446
April 202448
March 202450
February 202452

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 202411

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 3SA 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. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Prison
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Iron Bridge
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fiernhay Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Mount Dinham Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Olave'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Northernhay Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dinham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Queen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lower North Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Synagogue Place
    Total1
    Public order1