EX4 8AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8AP

EX4 8AP, Exeter has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8AP 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 8AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8AP, encompassing approximately 2084 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 8AP area, explore the EX4 8AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX4 8AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Galsworthy Square with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Walpole Close with total crimes: 2

EX4 8AP 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.7666.67%
Public order32.40200.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-81.25%
Other theft21.44-33.33%
Drugs20.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.7977.78%
Anti-social behaviour57.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4033.33%
Public order31.920.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.32-25.00%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-71.43%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.3240.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.360.00%
Drugs31.920.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.91-64.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.320.00%
Public order42.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Bicycle theft21.920.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.75212.50%
Criminal damage and arson411.99100.00%
Public order31.92200.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 202416
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 202425
February 20248

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
February 20244

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

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 8AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Galsworthy Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Walpole Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Masefield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grenville Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Thackeray Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Mede
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wallace Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Priestley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Margaret Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Austen Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Crackington Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hillyfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1