ST JAMES CLOSE, EX4 6QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 6QZ

ST JAMES CLOSE, EX4 6QZ, Exeter has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.10 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6QZ 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 6QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6QZ, encompassing approximately 7253 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 6QZ area, explore the EX4 6QZ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

EX4 6QZ 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 CLOSE, EX4 6QZ 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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour326.3439.13%
Criminal damage and arson114.41175.00%
Other theft81.5233.33%
Public order61.10-50.00%
Shoplifting60.83-62.50%
Drugs40.8333.33%
Robbery30.55-40.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.96-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour236.34-47.73%
Shoplifting163.17-33.33%
Public order122.2120.00%
Other theft61.65-50.00%
Robbery50.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-78.95%
Drugs30.550.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5625.2321.74%
Anti-social behaviour447.7212.82%
Shoplifting246.07-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson193.31111.11%
Other theft122.62100.00%
Public order101.65-9.09%
Bicycle theft41.38100.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.28-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.0235.29%
Anti-social behaviour396.34-7.14%
Shoplifting395.38333.33%
Public order115.38-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.52-35.71%
Other theft61.24100.00%
Vehicle crime50.8366.67%
Theft from the person50.69150.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Other crime20.28-60.00%
Drugs10.28-83.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4219.1631.25%
Violence and sexual offences345.79-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson144.69100.00%
Public order121.939.09%
Shoplifting91.65-25.00%
Drugs61.24200.00%
Other crime50.83150.00%
Possession of weapons50.690.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Other theft30.41-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.65-9.80%
Anti-social behaviour326.346.67%
Shoplifting124.41-7.69%
Public order111.6522.22%
Other theft81.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.10-50.00%
Theft from the person30.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Drugs20.28-66.67%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5120.278.51%
Anti-social behaviour307.033.45%
Other theft144.14133.33%
Criminal damage and arson141.9355.56%
Shoplifting131.9362.50%
Public order91.7928.57%
Drugs61.2420.00%
Possession of weapons30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Burglary20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4717.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour296.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.000.00%
Shoplifting81.240.00%
Public order71.100.00%
Other theft60.970.00%
Drugs50.830.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Bicycle theft40.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 202414
February 20246

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202419
June 20249
May 202414
April 20247
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
July 202444
June 202439
May 202442
April 202432
March 202430
February 202429

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202446
July 202456
June 202446
May 202434
April 202446
March 202451
February 202447

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 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 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247

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

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

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 202424
June 202439
May 20249
April 202412
March 202413
February 20248

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 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20241
February 20244

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20242
June 20245
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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 6QZ 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. St Sidwell'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1