EX4 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8LB

EX4 8LB, Exeter has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.68 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8LB, encompassing approximately 1971 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX4 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Sanders Road with total crimes: 3
  • Walpole Close with total crimes: 2

EX4 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.59150.00%
Burglary32.5450.00%
Public order11.52-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.188.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.59-33.33%
Burglary21.010.00%
Public order21.01-66.67%
Drugs11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.2671.43%
Public order66.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.04400.00%
Other theft52.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.590.00%
Shoplifting23.550.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Burglary11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.62-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.550.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.20-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.58200.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5250.00%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.20233.33%
Public order310.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.040.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 202420
February 20246

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sanders Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Walpole Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Grenville Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pilton Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gould Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Thackeray Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Austen Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cobley Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Crackington Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Thursby Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Venny Bridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1