EX4 8FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8FG

EX4 8FG, Exeter has recorded a total of 239 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 165.82 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8FG 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 8FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8FG, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-16.28% decrease)

EX4 8FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Street with total crimes: 42
  • Little Queen Street with total crimes: 38
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

EX4 8FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92165.829.52%
Anti-social behaviour4063.83-38.46%
Shoplifting3627.75-16.28%
Public order2224.9822.22%
Other theft1215.26-14.29%
Drugs108.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.94-44.44%
Theft from the person66.94500.00%
Bicycle theft34.160.00%
Robbery32.080.00%
Burglary32.080.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84183.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour6558.28-1.52%
Shoplifting4345.1026.47%
Criminal damage and arson1829.83-10.00%
Public order1812.49-28.00%
Other theft1412.497.69%
Drugs109.7125.00%
Robbery36.94200.00%
Bicycle theft32.08-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Other crime11.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.69-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126218.5523.53%
Anti-social behaviour6687.423.12%
Shoplifting3445.79-12.82%
Public order2523.59108.33%
Criminal damage and arson2017.3542.86%
Other theft1313.8844.44%
Drugs89.02100.00%
Theft from the person65.5520.00%
Burglary44.160.00%
Possession of weapons42.7833.33%
Bicycle theft42.7833.33%
Other crime32.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102183.86-13.56%
Anti-social behaviour6470.7714.29%
Shoplifting3944.4021.88%
Criminal damage and arson1427.06-6.67%
Public order129.71-42.86%
Other theft98.33-18.18%
Other crime56.24400.00%
Theft from the person53.47150.00%
Burglary43.470.00%
Drugs42.78-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.78-40.00%
Bicycle theft32.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118192.8887.30%
Anti-social behaviour5681.8719.15%
Shoplifting3238.856.67%
Public order2122.20133.33%
Criminal damage and arson1514.5725.00%
Other theft1110.4122.22%
Drugs77.630.00%
Possession of weapons54.8666.67%
Burglary43.47300.00%
Bicycle theft42.78100.00%
Theft from the person22.78-50.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63131.83-3.08%
Anti-social behaviour4743.71-29.85%
Shoplifting3032.6120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1220.81-57.14%
Other theft98.33-18.18%
Public order96.24-35.71%
Drugs76.2475.00%
Theft from the person44.86-20.00%
Possession of weapons32.780.00%
Bicycle theft22.08-33.33%
Other crime11.39-80.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67162.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences6546.49-30.85%
Criminal damage and arson2845.10-15.15%
Shoplifting2519.43-35.90%
Public order1417.35-36.36%
Other theft119.71-21.43%
Other crime57.63400.00%
Theft from the person53.47150.00%
Burglary43.4733.33%
Drugs42.78-69.23%
Bicycle theft32.78-40.00%
Robbery22.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94206.069300.00%
Anti-social behaviour6765.220.00%
Shoplifting3946.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson3327.060.00%
Public order2222.900.00%
Other theft1415.260.00%
Drugs139.710.00%
Bicycle theft59.020.00%
Burglary33.470.00%
Theft from the person22.080.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202465
July 202466
June 202464
May 202456
April 202447
March 202467
February 202467

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 202413

A total of 745 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 82.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202484
July 2024126
June 2024102
May 2024118
April 202463
March 202465
February 202494
December 20231

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 202425
June 202412
May 202421
April 20249
March 202414
February 202422

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 202411
February 202414

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 278 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202443
July 202434
June 202439
May 202432
April 202430
March 202425
February 202439

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202420
June 202414
May 202415
April 202412
March 202428
February 202433

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. North Street
    Total42
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs5
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Little Queen Street
    Total38
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Shoplifting3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Cathedral Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Paul Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rackclose Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Southernhay East
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Iron Bridge
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Fiernhay Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 15. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. St Olave'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 21. Stepcote Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Preston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Quay Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1