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

Overview of Crime in EX4 4SE

WEST AVENUE, EX4 4SE, Exeter has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.24 per 1,000 population. This EX4 4SE 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 4SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 4SE, encompassing approximately 6237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX4 4SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Powderham Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Sidwell'S Avenue with total crimes: 1

WEST AVENUE, EX4 4SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Other theft20.32100.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.60-25.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.16-66.67%
Other theft10.16-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52.56400.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.80-42.86%
Shoplifting30.6450.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%
Shoplifting20.32-50.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.2140.00%
Shoplifting41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-25.00%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.80100.00%
Other theft40.640.00%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

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

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A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. South View Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. St James' Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lower St German'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hoopern Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Blackall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1