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

Overview of Crime in EX4 6HZ

UNION ROAD, EX4 6HZ, Exeter has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.77 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6HZ 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 6HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6HZ, encompassing approximately 6846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 6HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Powderham Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 2

UNION ROAD, EX4 6HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.77400.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.29100.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.46-33.33%
Burglary20.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.29-60.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.15-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.07-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.7366.67%
Other theft40.7333.33%
Shoplifting30.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.360.00%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58200.00%
Other theft30.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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 offences83.800.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Shoplifting40.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17100.00%
Other theft40.58300.00%
Shoplifting40.58100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Public order10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.92-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.58200.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.29100.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.920.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

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 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

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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.

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A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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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.

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A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle 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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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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.

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

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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.

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Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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