HOWELL ROAD, EX4 4LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 4LT

HOWELL ROAD, EX4 4LT, Exeter has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.41 per 1,000 population. This EX4 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 4LT, encompassing approximately 5240 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-32.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

EX4 4LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • King William Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

HOWELL ROAD, EX4 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.41-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour184.3980.00%
Shoplifting133.4444.44%
Criminal damage and arson102.48150.00%
Other theft71.910.00%
Public order71.3440.00%
Burglary31.34200.00%
Drugs20.57-60.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.46-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour106.49-64.29%
Shoplifting91.91-66.67%
Other theft71.72-22.22%
Public order51.340.00%
Drugs50.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-20.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.4751.85%
Anti-social behaviour287.82133.33%
Shoplifting275.3412.50%
Other theft95.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.720.00%
Drugs50.95-28.57%
Burglary20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.18-40.00%
Shoplifting245.154.35%
Anti-social behaviour124.58-45.45%
Drugs72.290.00%
Public order61.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-16.67%
Other theft30.95-50.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.8536.36%
Shoplifting238.59-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.394.76%
Drugs74.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.340.00%
Other theft61.1520.00%
Public order41.15300.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Burglary30.57200.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.75-10.81%
Shoplifting256.30-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour214.7716.67%
Other theft54.01-28.57%
Drugs40.950.00%
Public order10.76-90.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.7112.12%
Shoplifting287.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.34-5.26%
Public order103.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.91-25.00%
Other theft71.7275.00%
Bicycle theft41.3433.33%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.300.00%
Shoplifting143.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.670.00%
Public order52.290.00%
Other theft40.95300.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%

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 arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

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 order10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202428
June 202412
May 202422
April 202421
March 202418
February 202419

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202434
July 202441
June 202427
May 202445
April 202433
March 202437
February 202433
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 202410
February 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
March 20249
February 202412
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202427
June 202424
May 202423
April 202425
March 202428
February 202414

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 4LT 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. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Prison
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Velwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Northernhay Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Blackall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Queen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1