GREYFRIARS ROAD, EX4 7BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 7BS

GREYFRIARS ROAD, EX4 7BS, Exeter has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This EX4 7BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX4 postcode area, which has experienced 719 crimes and a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX4 7BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 7BS, encompassing approximately 3624 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX4 7BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Herbert Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bridespring Road with total crimes: 6
  • Beacon Avenue with total crimes: 5

GREYFRIARS ROAD, EX4 7BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.14-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.9350.00%
Other theft41.66300.00%
Public order41.1033.33%
Shoplifting31.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.93-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.310.00%
Shoplifting42.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10100.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other theft10.55-87.50%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.0440.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.86166.67%
Other theft82.2114.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-87.50%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7642.86%
Shoplifting82.7660.00%
Other theft72.2116.67%
Public order31.9350.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.55-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.9350.00%
Other theft61.66-14.29%
Shoplifting51.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.38100.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.040.00%
Other theft74.9775.00%
Shoplifting61.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-77.78%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.480.00%
Other theft41.930.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410
April 20247
March 202418
February 202418

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 7BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Herbert Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bridespring Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beacon Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Thurlow Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Chaucer Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wykes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Prince Charles Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Philip Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greyfriars Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Thompson Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Polsloe Bridge (Station)
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Devon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cloister Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Fulford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Pamela Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1