WEST AVENUE, EX4 4SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 4SD

WEST AVENUE, EX4 4SD, Exeter has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population. This EX4 4SD 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 4SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 4SD, encompassing approximately 7023 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

EX4 4SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longbrook Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Leighton Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

WEST AVENUE, EX4 4SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.41-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2866.67%
Other theft40.710.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Drugs10.28-80.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.55-21.05%
Drugs52.14400.00%
Other theft40.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-57.14%
Public order30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-57.14%
Robbery20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.4158.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0075.00%
Other theft61.00200.00%
Shoplifting30.8550.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.57-42.86%
Public order20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.28100.00%
Other theft20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting20.28-60.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.140.00%
Shoplifting51.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71300.00%
Other theft30.57-25.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Burglary20.28-33.33%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.27-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour72.14-12.50%
Other theft41.000.00%
Shoplifting40.570.00%
Burglary30.57200.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-83.33%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.98-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour82.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.14-25.00%
Other theft40.85300.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202419
June 202412
May 202415
April 202415
March 202417
February 202419

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. South View Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. St James' Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lower St German'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Blackall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1