OXFORD ROAD, EX4 6QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 6QU

OXFORD ROAD, EX4 6QU, Exeter has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.96 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6QU 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 6QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6QU, encompassing approximately 6513 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

EX4 6QU 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

OXFORD ROAD, EX4 6QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.96-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour357.0629.63%
Shoplifting155.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.3071.43%
Other theft101.8425.00%
Public order101.54-23.08%
Drugs41.54-20.00%
Robbery30.61-50.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5422.42-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour278.29-47.06%
Shoplifting184.15-43.75%
Public order132.76160.00%
Other theft82.00-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.23-68.18%
Robbery61.07100.00%
Drugs50.92150.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Theft from the person20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.31-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6431.9428.00%
Anti-social behaviour519.8321.43%
Shoplifting327.83-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson224.91144.44%
Other theft133.38116.67%
Public order52.00-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.7733.33%
Other crime30.6150.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Theft from the person30.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons20.31-60.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5229.48108.00%
Violence and sexual offences507.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour427.68-14.29%
Public order126.45-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson91.84-25.00%
Other theft61.3820.00%
Vehicle crime50.9266.67%
Possession of weapons50.7725.00%
Theft from the person50.77150.00%
Bicycle theft30.77200.00%
Other crime20.46-60.00%
Drugs10.31-91.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5028.40-1.96%
Anti-social behaviour497.6828.95%
Shoplifting257.52-3.85%
Public order133.848.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.00100.00%
Drugs121.84500.00%
Other crime51.84150.00%
Other theft50.77-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%
Robbery20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5123.95-23.88%
Anti-social behaviour387.83-5.00%
Shoplifting265.83-23.53%
Public order123.99-14.29%
Other theft81.84-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-70.00%
Theft from the person30.92200.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-25.00%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Drugs20.31-71.43%
Other crime20.31100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6732.5521.82%
Anti-social behaviour4010.2917.65%
Shoplifting346.1461.90%
Criminal damage and arson205.2253.85%
Other theft153.07114.29%
Public order142.3055.56%
Drugs72.15-12.50%
Possession of weapons51.07150.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Burglary20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In February 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 offences5525.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour348.440.00%
Shoplifting215.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.220.00%
Public order92.000.00%
Drugs81.380.00%
Other theft71.230.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202413
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 202415
February 20247

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202422
June 20249
May 202412
April 20246
March 202420
February 202413

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
July 202451
June 202442
May 202449
April 202438
March 202440
February 202434

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202454
July 202464
June 202450
May 202450
April 202451
March 202467
February 202455

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20245
June 202412
May 202413
April 202412
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 202412
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202432
June 202452
May 202425
April 202426
March 202434
February 202421

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 6QU 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. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lower Summerlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Paris Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Nightclub
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1