ST JAMES ROAD, EX4 6PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 6PU

ST JAMES ROAD, EX4 6PU, Exeter has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.59 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6PU 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 6PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6PU, encompassing approximately 7632 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 6PU area, explore the EX4 6PU 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 (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

EX4 6PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10
  • King William Street with total crimes: 9

ST JAMES ROAD, EX4 6PU 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 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.59-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour335.5043.48%
Criminal damage and arson114.32175.00%
Other theft71.4440.00%
Public order60.92-50.00%
Shoplifting60.79-62.50%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Robbery30.52-40.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.85-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour235.90-43.90%
Shoplifting163.01-23.81%
Public order122.1020.00%
Robbery51.5766.67%
Other theft50.66-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-77.78%
Drugs30.520.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5522.6714.58%
Anti-social behaviour417.2110.81%
Shoplifting215.37-43.24%
Criminal damage and arson182.7580.00%
Other theft122.36140.00%
Public order101.570.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.13-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4821.2237.14%
Anti-social behaviour376.29-5.13%
Shoplifting374.85311.11%
Criminal damage and arson104.85-28.57%
Public order101.310.00%
Other theft51.3166.67%
Vehicle crime40.6633.33%
Theft from the person40.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Other crime20.26-60.00%
Drugs10.26-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3917.5618.18%
Violence and sexual offences355.11-25.53%
Criminal damage and arson144.59100.00%
Public order101.830.00%
Shoplifting91.31-25.00%
Possession of weapons51.180.00%
Drugs50.66150.00%
Other crime50.66150.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Other theft30.39-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.1617.86%
Shoplifting124.32-7.69%
Public order101.5711.11%
Other theft81.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.05-50.00%
Theft from the person30.920.00%
Drugs20.39-66.67%
Burglary20.26-33.33%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.349.30%
Anti-social behaviour286.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.6755.56%
Shoplifting131.8385.71%
Other theft121.70140.00%
Public order91.5728.57%
Drugs61.1820.00%
Possession of weapons30.79200.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.670.00%
Public order71.180.00%
Shoplifting70.920.00%
Other theft50.920.00%
Drugs50.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202418
June 202410
May 202414
April 20247
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202423
July 202441
June 202437
May 202439
April 202433
March 202428
February 202428

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202445
July 202455
June 202448
May 202435
April 202447
March 202447
February 202443

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 202421
June 202437
May 20249
April 202412
March 202413
February 20247

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Nichols Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Verney Street
    Total1
    Burglary1