BEACON AVENUE, EX4 7JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 7JE

BEACON AVENUE, EX4 7JE, Exeter has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.53 per 1,000 population. This EX4 7JE 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 7JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 7JE, encompassing approximately 3029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 7JE area, explore the EX4 7JE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX4 7JE area, visit the EX4 7JE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

EX4 7JE 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

BEACON AVENUE, EX4 7JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.96-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.3033.33%
Other crime42.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.8616.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9850.00%
Other theft41.98300.00%
Shoplifting31.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

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 offences1211.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.9633.33%
Public order42.64300.00%
Shoplifting41.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3233.33%
Drugs21.320.00%
Other theft10.66-85.71%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.8950.00%
Other theft73.96-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.31500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.98200.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft810.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.64-27.27%
Public order32.6450.00%
Shoplifting30.99-40.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.56-45.00%
Other theft63.6320.00%
Shoplifting51.98-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2181.82%
Shoplifting66.60200.00%
Other theft51.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-20.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.310.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20247

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 202420
February 202411

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 7JE 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. Beacon Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Clifford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bennett Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Widgery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Barberry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Monk'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. St Marks Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1