EXON MEWS, EX4 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 7BU

EXON MEWS, EX4 7BU, Exeter has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.24 per 1,000 population. This EX4 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 7BU, encompassing approximately 5628 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 7BU area, explore the EX4 7BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EX4 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Herbert Road with total crimes: 6
  • St James Close with total crimes: 5

EXON MEWS, EX4 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.24-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour113.38-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson61.95-33.33%
Public order41.07-42.86%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.18-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.2826.09%
Anti-social behaviour185.15-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.20200.00%
Other theft91.6080.00%
Public order71.600.00%
Burglary41.24100.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.8427.78%
Anti-social behaviour204.095.26%
Other theft53.55150.00%
Shoplifting30.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-70.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.9726.67%
Violence and sexual offences183.3812.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.2042.86%
Public order51.7825.00%
Other crime40.89300.00%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.53-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour152.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.66-12.50%
Public order41.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.19-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour124.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.13-20.00%
Public order41.42-20.00%
Other theft40.71300.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Shoplifting30.53-25.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.550.00%
Public order51.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Shoplifting40.890.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202418
June 202420
May 202419
April 202415
March 202412
February 202420

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20243
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202429
June 202423
May 202418
April 202416
March 202423
February 202432

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Herbert Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. St James Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Thurlow Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Silver Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Nichols Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. St John'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Devon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Prospect Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Stadium Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Albion Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Old Tiverton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Tresillian Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1