EX4 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8LA

EX4 8LA, Exeter has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8LA 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 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8LA, encompassing approximately 2340 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 8LA area, explore the EX4 8LA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

EX4 8LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alford Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Pinhoe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Redlands Close with total crimes: 3

EX4 8LA 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.26-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.42500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.56-44.44%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.10114.29%
Anti-social behaviour96.41125.00%
Public order53.8566.67%
Other crime12.140.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.83-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour42.99-55.56%
Shoplifting41.710.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Other theft21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.38-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.56200.00%
Shoplifting43.85300.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.677.14%
Public order76.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.9755.56%
Criminal damage and arson35.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202415
June 20247
May 202413
April 202415
March 202414
February 20249

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
April 20247
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
April 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Alford Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Pinhoe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. Silverberry Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    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. Bonville Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Alford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Mede
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Barberry Close
    Total1
    Other theft1