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

Overview of Crime in EX4 7BU

EXON MEWS, EX4 7BU, Exeter has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.59 per 1,000 population. This EX4 7BU 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

EX4 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Nichols Way with total crimes: 6
  • Thurlow Road with total crimes: 6

EXON MEWS, EX4 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5921.05%
Anti-social behaviour134.0918.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.31-16.67%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

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 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202418
June 202420
May 202419
April 202415
March 202412
February 202420

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 20243
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410

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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245

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 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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241

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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    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. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Monk'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. St Marks Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Elmside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Prospect Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. May Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Tiverton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Monkswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tresillian Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. South View Terrace
    Total1
    Theft from the person1