LEIGHTON TERRACE, EX4 6AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 6AZ

LEIGHTON TERRACE, EX4 6AZ, Exeter has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.09 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6AZ 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 6AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6AZ, encompassing approximately 6185 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 6AZ area, explore the EX4 6AZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX4 6AZ area, visit the EX4 6AZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-14.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

EX4 6AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

LEIGHTON TERRACE, EX4 6AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4924.09-14.04%
Anti-social behaviour357.9234.62%
Shoplifting165.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.5985.71%
Public order112.10-15.38%
Other theft101.780.00%
Drugs41.62-42.86%
Robbery30.65-57.14%
Burglary30.4950.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.16-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5725.22-19.72%
Anti-social behaviour269.22-49.02%
Shoplifting204.20-44.44%
Public order133.23160.00%
Other theft102.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.62-66.67%
Robbery71.13133.33%
Drugs71.1340.00%
Theft from the person31.130.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.32-50.00%
Burglary20.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7135.8931.48%
Anti-social behaviour5111.4815.91%
Shoplifting368.25-38.98%
Criminal damage and arson215.82133.33%
Other theft153.40150.00%
Public order52.43-66.67%
Drugs50.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.8133.33%
Other crime30.650.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Theft from the person30.49-40.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5934.44126.92%
Violence and sexual offences549.54-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour448.73-12.00%
Public order157.1115.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.43-25.00%
Other theft61.4620.00%
Vehicle crime50.97400.00%
Possession of weapons50.8125.00%
Drugs50.81-64.29%
Theft from the person50.81150.00%
Bicycle theft30.81200.00%
Other crime30.49-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5831.537.41%
Anti-social behaviour509.3819.05%
Shoplifting268.08-3.70%
Drugs144.20600.00%
Public order132.268.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.10140.00%
Other crime51.9466.67%
Other theft50.81-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.810.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Theft from the person20.32-33.33%
Robbery20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5426.68-16.92%
Anti-social behaviour428.735.00%
Shoplifting276.79-22.86%
Public order124.37-20.00%
Other theft91.94-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-68.75%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-40.00%
Burglary30.4950.00%
Other crime30.4950.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Drugs20.32-71.43%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6534.118.33%
Anti-social behaviour4010.518.11%
Shoplifting356.4784.21%
Other theft175.6688.89%
Criminal damage and arson162.750.00%
Public order152.5987.50%
Drugs72.43-12.50%
Possession of weapons51.13150.00%
Bicycle theft50.81150.00%
Burglary20.81-66.67%
Other crime20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6027.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour379.700.00%
Shoplifting195.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.070.00%
Other theft92.590.00%
Drugs81.460.00%
Public order81.290.00%
Burglary61.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Other crime20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
July 202451
June 202444
May 202450
April 202442
March 202440
February 202437

A total of 468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202457
July 202471
June 202454
May 202458
April 202454
March 202465
February 202460

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20245
June 202415
May 202413
April 202412
March 202415
February 20248

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202415
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 202417
February 20249

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 202414
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202436
June 202459
May 202426
April 202427
March 202435
February 202419

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202421
June 20249
May 202412
April 20245
March 202416
February 202416

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 6AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 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. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Paris Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1