WOOLSERY AVENUE, EX4 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8BJ

WOOLSERY AVENUE, EX4 8BJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8BJ, encompassing approximately 2890 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX4 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fouracre Close with total crimes: 4
  • Excalibur Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pinhoe Road with total crimes: 3

WOOLSERY AVENUE, EX4 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.77-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.730.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.46100.00%
Public order32.77200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.96-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.46-42.86%
Shoplifting41.380.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Public order10.690.00%

In May 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 offences1412.807.69%
Anti-social behaviour74.84133.33%
Shoplifting42.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.30-7.14%
Public order64.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08-25.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38100.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 202414
April 202413
March 202414
February 202410

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 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 20243
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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July 20243
June 20241
April 20246
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fouracre Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Excalibur Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Pinhoe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Redlands Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Widgery Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roundtable Meet
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Priestley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Orwell Garth
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Willow Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Mede
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Barberry Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Beacon Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1