BLACKBOY ROAD, EX4 6SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 6SZ

BLACKBOY ROAD, EX4 6SZ, Exeter has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This EX4 6SZ 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 6SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 6SZ, encompassing approximately 5890 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 6SZ area, explore the EX4 6SZ 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 (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

EX4 6SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nichols Way with total crimes: 6
  • Thurlow Road with total crimes: 6

BLACKBOY ROAD, EX4 6SZ 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.868.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.5815.38%
Criminal damage and arson62.5520.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.34100.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour134.24-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson52.21-54.55%
Public order40.85-42.86%
Other theft30.68-66.67%
Burglary30.510.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.3034.62%
Anti-social behaviour235.944.55%
Criminal damage and arson113.9083.33%
Other theft91.8780.00%
Public order71.53250.00%
Burglary31.1950.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.2213.04%
Anti-social behaviour224.41-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson63.73-50.00%
Other theft51.02150.00%
Shoplifting30.85-25.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-33.33%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.2621.05%
Anti-social behaviour233.9027.78%
Criminal damage and arson123.9071.43%
Public order52.04-16.67%
Other crime40.85300.00%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft20.34-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.02-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.2328.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.06-30.00%
Public order61.1950.00%
Other theft31.02-50.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.39-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour144.24-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.38-16.67%
Other theft61.70500.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Drugs40.68100.00%
Shoplifting30.68-25.00%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.070.00%
Vehicle crime52.040.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202435
June 202426
May 202423
April 202419
March 202425
February 202433

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 202410
February 202412

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202423
June 202422
May 202423
April 202418
March 202414
February 202424

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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 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 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 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    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. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Monk'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Polsloe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. East John Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Brook Green Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Verney Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Elmside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Prospect Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. May Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Old Tiverton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Monkswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tresillian Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. South View Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. St James' Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1