AUSTEN CLOSE, EX4 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8HB

AUSTEN CLOSE, EX4 8HB, Exeter has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.69 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8HB 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 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8HB, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX4 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Galsworthy Square with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Walpole Close with total crimes: 2

AUSTEN CLOSE, EX4 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.3233.33%
Public order32.11200.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Shoplifting11.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.0063.64%
Anti-social behaviour69.48200.00%
Other theft43.16100.00%
Public order32.11200.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.790.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-71.43%
Public order11.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.2710.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.68-40.00%
Drugs31.58200.00%
Other theft21.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In April 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 offences1020.00-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.260.00%
Public order53.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6325.00%
Shoplifting32.630.00%
Other theft31.5850.00%
Bicycle theft21.580.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.5878.57%
Criminal damage and arson413.16300.00%
Public order42.1133.33%
Other theft22.110.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In February 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 offences1415.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.370.00%
Public order33.680.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202418
June 202411
May 202411
April 202410
March 202425
February 202414

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

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
February 20247

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Galsworthy Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Walpole Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Masefield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grenville Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Thackeray Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Mede
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wallace Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Priestley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Margaret Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Austen Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hillyfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1