BENNETT SQUARE, EX4 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8AY

BENNETT SQUARE, EX4 8AY, Exeter has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8AY, encompassing approximately 2895 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

EX4 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beacon Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Fouracre Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chaucer Grove with total crimes: 4

BENNETT SQUARE, EX4 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3230.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-57.14%
Other theft21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.4540.00%
Shoplifting42.42-20.00%
Public order41.38100.00%
Burglary21.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.1866.67%
Shoplifting51.73-16.67%
Other theft31.7350.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.36-28.57%
Shoplifting63.45500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-25.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.35-83.33%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.67-6.67%
Public order64.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.07-20.00%
Shoplifting11.38-80.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.1825.00%
Shoplifting51.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202410
June 202415
May 202410
April 202414
March 202415
February 202412

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX4 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beacon Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fouracre Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Chaucer Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pinhoe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Redlands Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Widgery Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roundtable Meet
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Barberry Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Polsloe Bridge (Station)
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Beacon Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1