EX4 4LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 4LX

EX4 4LX, Exeter has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.39 per 1,000 population. This EX4 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 4LX, encompassing approximately 5551 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 4LX area, explore the EX4 4LX 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)

EX4 4LX 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

EX4 4LX 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.0480.00%
Shoplifting133.24-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson92.34125.00%
Other theft81.6214.29%
Public order71.4416.67%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Drugs20.54-60.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.29-14.63%
Shoplifting226.30-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.96-65.52%
Other theft71.80-22.22%
Public order61.260.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-55.56%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.4264.00%
Shoplifting307.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.40123.08%
Criminal damage and arson95.2250.00%
Other theft91.62200.00%
Drugs51.62-28.57%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.57-40.48%
Shoplifting254.504.17%
Anti-social behaviour134.50-40.91%
Drugs72.3416.67%
Public order71.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2650.00%
Other theft31.08-50.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.447.69%
Shoplifting247.57-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour224.32-15.38%
Other theft63.9620.00%
Drugs61.08100.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.9914.71%
Shoplifting287.03-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour265.0430.00%
Other theft54.68-28.57%
Public order40.90-63.64%
Drugs30.720.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.983.03%
Shoplifting316.1282.35%
Anti-social behaviour205.5811.11%
Public order113.6083.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.98-20.00%
Other theft71.4475.00%
Bicycle theft41.26100.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.940.00%
Shoplifting173.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.060.00%
Public order61.800.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202429
June 202413
May 202422
April 202426
March 202420
February 202418

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 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 20246
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
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 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202435
July 202441
June 202425
May 202442
April 202439
March 202434
February 202433

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 202411
February 20246

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202430
June 202425
May 202424
April 202428
March 202431
February 202417

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 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 20242
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 4LX 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. 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Velwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    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. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lower St German'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Blackall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1