PRIESTLEY AVENUE, EX4 8DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8DG

PRIESTLEY AVENUE, EX4 8DG, Exeter has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8DG 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 8DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8DG, encompassing approximately 2729 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

EX4 8DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arena Park with total crimes: 5
  • Galsworthy Square with total crimes: 4
  • Pinhoe Road with total crimes: 4

PRIESTLEY AVENUE, EX4 8DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences149.89250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-25.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.96-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-33.33%
Drugs21.47100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.69133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-50.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%

In June 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 offences1010.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.6633.33%
Public order41.470.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-62.50%
Other crime11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.56-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour85.13166.67%
Shoplifting42.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47200.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.72-10.53%
Public order46.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47200.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.62111.11%
Criminal damage and arson56.96150.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.300.00%
Other theft32.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 202414
April 202417
March 202419
February 20249

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

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September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 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.

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August 20241
May 20241
April 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.

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August 20241
June 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

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

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July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

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July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arena Park
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Galsworthy Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pinhoe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Walpole Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Masefield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Thackeray Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Mede
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wallace Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Priestley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Margaret Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Austen Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Kennerley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1