EX4 4GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 4GL

EX4 4GL, Exeter has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.87 per 1,000 population. This EX4 4GL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX4 postcode area, which has experienced 719 crimes and a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX4 4GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 4GL, encompassing approximately 5439 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (-15.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (-10.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-61.70% decrease)

EX4 4GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Queen Street with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21

EX4 4GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6937.87-15.85%
Shoplifting6012.69-10.45%
Anti-social behaviour1811.03-61.70%
Public order163.3177.78%
Other theft122.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson102.21-28.57%
Drugs91.8428.57%
Robbery41.65300.00%
Theft from the person20.74-50.00%
Other crime20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8247.4315.49%
Shoplifting6715.08-22.99%
Anti-social behaviour4712.3227.03%
Other theft148.6475.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.5755.56%
Public order92.57-30.77%
Drugs71.650.00%
Other crime51.2966.67%
Theft from the person40.92-20.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8745.9674.00%
Violence and sexual offences7116.00-6.58%
Anti-social behaviour3713.05-13.95%
Public order136.80-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.3912.50%
Other theft81.650.00%
Drugs71.47-56.25%
Theft from the person51.29150.00%
Bicycle theft40.9233.33%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Other crime30.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-50.00%
Burglary10.37-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7643.5720.63%
Shoplifting5013.97-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour439.19-4.44%
Drugs167.91300.00%
Public order152.9450.00%
Other theft82.76-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.47166.67%
Burglary51.47150.00%
Other crime40.92100.00%
Possession of weapons40.74100.00%
Bicycle theft30.7450.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6338.06-10.00%
Shoplifting5511.5819.57%
Anti-social behaviour4510.1118.42%
Other theft148.27-22.22%
Public order102.57-44.44%
Drugs41.8433.33%
Robbery30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-85.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-60.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7042.2912.90%
Shoplifting4612.87-6.12%
Anti-social behaviour388.4611.76%
Criminal damage and arson206.990.00%
Other theft183.6850.00%
Public order183.3150.00%
Bicycle theft53.310.00%
Possession of weapons40.920.00%
Drugs30.74-62.50%
Other crime30.550.00%
Burglary20.55-60.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6239.530.00%
Shoplifting4911.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour349.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson206.250.00%
Other theft123.681100.00%
Public order122.210.00%
Drugs82.210.00%
Burglary51.470.00%
Bicycle theft50.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.180.00%

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 offences10.550.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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 arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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 order10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 202416
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248

A total of 496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202469
July 202482
June 202471
May 202476
April 202463
March 202470
February 202462
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20249
June 202413
May 202415
April 202410
March 202418
February 202412
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202447
June 202437
May 202443
April 202445
March 202438
February 202434

A total of 414 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202460
July 202467
June 202487
May 202450
April 202455
March 202446
February 202449

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

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

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 202420
February 202420
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 20248
April 202414
March 202418
February 202412
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 4GL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Little Queen Street
    Total32
    Shoplifting20
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Acland Road
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Paul Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting16
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bampfylde Street
    Total9
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Prison
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 10. King William Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Queen'S Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Red Lion Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Paris Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Longbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Northernhay Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chichester Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sidwell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Poltimore Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. York Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kingstephen Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Longbrook Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Queen Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Exeter Central (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Stover Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Blackall Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Old Park Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Northernhay Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Exeter Central
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1