EX4 7BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 7BY

EX4 7BY, Exeter has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This EX4 7BY 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 7BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 7BY, encompassing approximately 3641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

EX4 7BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Redlands Close with total crimes: 6
  • Polsloe Bridge with total crimes: 5

EX4 7BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.81-20.00%
Shoplifting123.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2033.33%
Other crime31.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.82100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.817.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.1242.86%
Other theft52.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Shoplifting30.82-25.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.34-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour73.840.00%
Public order41.92300.00%
Shoplifting41.10300.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Other theft10.55-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.81112.50%
Other theft74.67-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.92250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92300.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.3480.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.47-27.27%
Shoplifting42.20-20.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.69-47.62%
Other theft53.02-16.67%
Shoplifting51.37-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.98110.00%
Other theft65.7720.00%
Shoplifting61.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.410.00%
Other theft52.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202414
June 202417
May 20248
April 202411
March 202421
February 202410

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242

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 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.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chaucer Grove
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Redlands Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Polsloe Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Fouracre Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Beacon Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Clifford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bennett Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Widgery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Barberry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1