EX4 6BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 6BS

EX4 6BS, Exeter has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.86 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6BS 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 6BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6BS, encompassing approximately 6997 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 6BS area, explore the EX4 6BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX4 6BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Nichols Way with total crimes: 6

EX4 6BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.8610.53%
Anti-social behaviour236.0027.78%
Criminal damage and arson93.2950.00%
Other theft61.2950.00%
Shoplifting60.86-57.14%
Public order50.86-28.57%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Robbery20.43-60.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.29-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour185.43-45.45%
Shoplifting142.57-12.50%
Public order72.00-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.00-64.71%
Robbery50.8666.67%
Other theft40.71-55.56%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.2915.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.573.12%
Criminal damage and arson174.7288.89%
Shoplifting162.43-52.94%
Public order92.2980.00%
Other theft91.2980.00%
Robbery31.290.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.4421.21%
Shoplifting345.72325.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.866.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.57-35.71%
Public order51.29-16.67%
Other theft50.7166.67%
Vehicle crime30.71-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-50.00%
Other crime20.29-60.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.86-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour304.7211.11%
Criminal damage and arson144.29100.00%
Shoplifting82.000.00%
Public order61.14-45.45%
Drugs50.86400.00%
Other crime50.71150.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Possession of weapons40.570.00%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Other theft30.43-57.14%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.298.57%
Anti-social behaviour275.4317.39%
Public order113.86120.00%
Shoplifting81.57-20.00%
Other theft71.14-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.00-41.67%
Theft from the person21.000.00%
Burglary20.29-33.33%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.29-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour235.00-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson123.2950.00%
Shoplifting101.7142.86%
Other theft91.43200.00%
Public order51.2966.67%
Drugs40.71100.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-80.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour286.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.000.00%
Shoplifting71.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.000.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202417
June 20249
May 202414
April 20247
March 202412
February 20248

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202433
June 202432
May 202430
April 202427
March 202423
February 202428

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
July 202446
June 202440
May 202433
April 202438
March 202435
February 202444

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202416
June 202434
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order5
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Nichols Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Thurlow Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 7. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Verney Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Elmside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Prospect Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. May Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1