WELL STREET, EX4 6QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 6QL

WELL STREET, EX4 6QL, Exeter has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.91 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6QL 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 6QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6QL, encompassing approximately 7591 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

EX4 6QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10

WELL STREET, EX4 6QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.91-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.9337.50%
Shoplifting154.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.98140.00%
Public order101.58-16.67%
Other theft81.3214.29%
Drugs41.05-20.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Robbery20.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5017.78-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour246.59-47.83%
Shoplifting183.16-41.94%
Public order122.37140.00%
Other theft71.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.92-76.19%
Robbery50.6666.67%
Drugs50.66150.00%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6426.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour468.4315.00%
Shoplifting316.06-39.22%
Criminal damage and arson214.08133.33%
Other theft142.77133.33%
Public order51.84-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.66100.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Theft from the person30.40-40.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5124.10121.74%
Violence and sexual offences486.729.09%
Anti-social behaviour406.32-13.04%
Public order115.27-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.45-18.18%
Vehicle crime61.19100.00%
Other theft60.7920.00%
Theft from the person50.79150.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-60.00%
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 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4621.8727.78%
Violence and sexual offences446.06-10.20%
Shoplifting235.80-11.54%
Public order123.039.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.58120.00%
Other crime51.45150.00%
Possession of weapons50.660.00%
Drugs50.66150.00%
Other theft50.66-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.26-33.33%
Robbery20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4919.76-10.91%
Anti-social behaviour366.455.88%
Shoplifting264.7413.04%
Public order113.42-8.33%
Other theft91.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-64.29%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-50.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Drugs20.26-66.67%
Other crime20.26-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5522.9214.58%
Anti-social behaviour347.2417.24%
Shoplifting234.48109.09%
Other theft153.03114.29%
Criminal damage and arson141.9840.00%
Public order121.8450.00%
Drugs61.5820.00%
Possession of weapons40.79300.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Other crime30.5350.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4817.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour296.320.00%
Shoplifting113.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.450.00%
Public order81.320.00%
Other theft71.050.00%
Drugs50.920.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202421
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 202414
February 202410

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202424
July 202446
June 202440
May 202446
April 202436
March 202434
February 202429

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202450
July 202464
June 202448
May 202444
April 202449
March 202455
February 202448

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20245
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202414
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 202415
February 20247

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202431
June 202451
May 202423
April 202426
March 202423
February 202411

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 8. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1