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

Overview of Crime in EX4 4NS

THORNTON HILL, EX4 4NS, Exeter has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This EX4 4NS 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 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 4NS, encompassing approximately 6687 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 4NS area, explore the EX4 4NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX4 4NS area, visit the EX4 4NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX4 4NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • King William Street with total crimes: 9
  • Longbrook Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Acland Road with total crimes: 5

THORNTON HILL, EX4 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.52-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.29100.00%
Other theft62.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-92.86%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.870.00%
Shoplifting143.74133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.09-61.11%
Public order51.050.00%
Other theft40.75-33.33%
Drugs40.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-66.67%
Robbery20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0238.89%
Anti-social behaviour183.74125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6980.00%
Shoplifting61.35100.00%
Other theft60.90200.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.69-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.2025.00%
Public order40.7533.33%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Shoplifting30.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.590.00%
Shoplifting62.24-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.90300.00%
Public order30.60-25.00%
Other theft30.4550.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.0215.38%
Anti-social behaviour154.497.14%
Shoplifting72.2475.00%
Burglary41.05300.00%
Public order40.60-20.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.87-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour143.8955.56%
Criminal damage and arson62.09-25.00%
Public order50.9025.00%
Shoplifting40.7533.33%
Other theft40.60100.00%
Other crime30.6050.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.350.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202418
June 20248
May 202415
April 202415
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202425
June 202418
May 202424
April 202430
March 202426
February 202428

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202414
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Prison
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. South View Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. St James' Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lower St German'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Blackall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1