LUCAS AVENUE, EX4 6LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 6LZ

LUCAS AVENUE, EX4 6LZ, Exeter has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6LZ 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 6LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6LZ, encompassing approximately 7502 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 6LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Nichols Way with total crimes: 6
  • Thurlow Road with total crimes: 6

LUCAS AVENUE, EX4 6LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.8642.11%
Anti-social behaviour143.6027.27%
Criminal damage and arson51.870.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Other theft20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.66-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.53-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-50.00%
Other theft30.67-66.67%
Public order30.40-57.14%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.33-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.40150.00%
Other theft91.33125.00%
Public order71.200.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.67-66.67%
Other theft40.53100.00%
Shoplifting30.53-25.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.5311.11%
Anti-social behaviour202.6717.65%
Criminal damage and arson122.67100.00%
Public order51.6025.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Other crime40.53100.00%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other theft20.27-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.4013.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.27-25.00%
Public order40.8033.33%
Other theft30.53-50.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.20-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour153.20-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson82.0033.33%
Other theft61.07500.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Public order30.4050.00%
Shoplifting30.40-25.00%
Burglary30.40200.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-80.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Shoplifting40.670.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 202425
June 202425
May 202420
April 202418
March 202424
February 202431

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202418
June 202420
May 202420
April 202417
March 202415
February 202419

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 202412
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nichols Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Thurlow Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 5. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Elmside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Prospect Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. May Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Old Tiverton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Monkswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tresillian Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. South View Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. St James' Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1