BEACON LANE, EX4 8BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8BD

BEACON LANE, EX4 8BD, Exeter has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8BD 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 8BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8BD, encompassing approximately 2938 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

EX4 8BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beacon Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Chaucer Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Redlands Close with total crimes: 3

BEACON LANE, EX4 8BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.08-28.57%
Other theft41.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-25.00%
Shoplifting31.02-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 offences1010.21-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.4016.67%
Public order42.38100.00%
Shoplifting41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Other theft11.36-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2516.67%
Other theft74.76-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04200.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.25-7.69%
Other theft84.0833.33%
Public order32.720.00%
Shoplifting31.02-40.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.57-35.00%
Other theft64.4220.00%
Shoplifting52.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-25.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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 offences2012.25100.00%
Shoplifting66.81200.00%
Other theft52.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7033.33%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.400.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 202414
May 202412
April 202413
March 202420
February 202410

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
September 20231

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Beacon Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Chaucer Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Redlands Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Widgery Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wykes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Philip Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greyfriars Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Thompson Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barberry Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Polsloe Bridge (Station)
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Cloister Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fulford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pamela Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Beacon Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1