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

Overview of Crime in EX4 4NJ

THORNTON HILL, EX4 4NJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.26 per 1,000 population. This EX4 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 4NJ, encompassing approximately 6729 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 4NJ area, explore the EX4 4NJ 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 (-28.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)

EX4 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10
  • King William Street with total crimes: 9

THORNTON HILL, EX4 4NJ 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 offences2814.26-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour264.16160.00%
Shoplifting113.86-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson91.63125.00%
Other theft61.34-25.00%
Public order60.89-45.45%
Burglary30.890.00%
Drugs20.45-60.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.16-17.02%
Shoplifting175.80-10.53%
Public order112.531000.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.63-61.54%
Other theft81.4914.29%
Drugs51.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-69.23%
Theft from the person30.590.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.4338.24%
Anti-social behaviour266.9844.44%
Shoplifting193.865.56%
Criminal damage and arson132.8262.50%
Other theft71.93250.00%
Theft from the person31.040.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Public order10.30-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.86-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour185.05-33.33%
Shoplifting182.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6714.29%
Public order81.19-11.11%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Drugs30.59-40.00%
Theft from the person30.4550.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour275.658.00%
Shoplifting244.0114.29%
Public order93.5728.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.34133.33%
Other crime61.04500.00%
Drugs50.89150.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other theft30.45-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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 offences3816.20-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour255.654.17%
Shoplifting213.71-25.00%
Public order73.12-36.36%
Other theft71.04-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-70.00%
Burglary30.45200.00%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.257.14%
Shoplifting286.6955.56%
Anti-social behaviour244.1641.18%
Public order113.5722.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.6311.11%
Other theft91.4980.00%
Drugs41.3433.33%
Bicycle theft40.59100.00%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Other crime30.4550.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4216.490.00%
Shoplifting186.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.670.00%
Public order92.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.340.00%
Other theft51.340.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 202410
February 20249

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
July 202426
June 202418
May 202427
April 202425
March 202424
February 202417

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245

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 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202439
July 202447
June 202434
May 202438
April 202438
March 202445
February 202442

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 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 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20249

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202419
June 202418
May 202424
April 202421
March 202428
February 202418

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
June 20243
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Verney Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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