THORNTON HILL, EX4 4GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 4GR

THORNTON HILL, EX4 4GR, Exeter has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.22 per 1,000 population. This EX4 4GR 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 4GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 4GR, encompassing approximately 7108 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 4GR area, explore the EX4 4GR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)

EX4 4GR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10
  • King William Street with total crimes: 9

THORNTON HILL, EX4 4GR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.22-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour263.94160.00%
Shoplifting113.66-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson91.55125.00%
Other theft61.27-14.29%
Public order60.84-45.45%
Drugs20.84-60.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.07-13.64%
Shoplifting175.350.00%
Public order112.391000.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.55-60.00%
Other theft71.410.00%
Drugs50.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-66.67%
Theft from the person30.5650.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.3225.71%
Anti-social behaviour256.1938.89%
Shoplifting173.526.25%
Criminal damage and arson122.3950.00%
Other theft71.69250.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Public order10.28-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.37-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour184.92-28.00%
Shoplifting162.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.2514.29%
Public order71.130.00%
Drugs30.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Other theft20.28-33.33%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.350.00%
Shoplifting243.5214.29%
Public order73.3816.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.98133.33%
Other crime50.98400.00%
Drugs40.70100.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Other theft30.42-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.19-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour255.358.70%
Shoplifting213.52-25.00%
Other theft72.95-12.50%
Public order60.98-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-66.67%
Burglary30.42200.00%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.562.38%
Shoplifting286.0564.71%
Anti-social behaviour233.9464.29%
Public order113.2422.22%
Criminal damage and arson91.5512.50%
Other theft81.27100.00%
Drugs41.1333.33%
Bicycle theft40.56100.00%
Other crime40.56100.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.630.00%
Shoplifting175.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.390.00%
Public order91.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.270.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
July 202425
June 202418
May 202425
April 202425
March 202423
February 202414

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202438
July 202444
June 202435
May 202438
April 202438
March 202443
February 202442

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20249

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202417
June 202416
May 202424
April 202421
March 202428
February 202417

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Prison
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. South View Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. St James' Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lower St German'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Blackall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1