UNION ROAD, EX4 6HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 6HY

UNION ROAD, EX4 6HY, Exeter has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.21 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6HY 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 6HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6HY, encompassing approximately 7155 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 6HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Close with total crimes: 3
  • Powderham Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

UNION ROAD, EX4 6HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.21175.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28100.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.96-50.00%
Shoplifting20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-88.89%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson94.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.26-27.27%
Other theft51.1266.67%
Shoplifting30.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.9137.50%
Shoplifting41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5650.00%
Other theft30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-33.33%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.19-11.11%
Other theft41.12-20.00%
Shoplifting40.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-25.00%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28100.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.0580.00%
Other theft51.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.70100.00%
Shoplifting40.56100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-75.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.21-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.70300.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-33.33%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 202414

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

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

A total of 7 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.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. May Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Tiverton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. South View Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. St James' Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lower St German'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hoopern Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sylvan Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1