BEACON LANE, EX4 8LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 8LL

BEACON LANE, EX4 8LL, Exeter has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8LL 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 8LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8LL, encompassing approximately 3615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

EX4 8LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Redlands Close with total crimes: 6
  • Northbrook Close with total crimes: 4

BEACON LANE, EX4 8LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.28-5.88%
Shoplifting124.43500.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.3212.50%
Other theft32.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.7060.00%
Other theft62.21500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6633.33%
Public order31.11-25.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.79-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour54.700.00%
Public order41.38-20.00%
Shoplifting41.11300.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Other theft10.83-87.50%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.380.00%
Other theft86.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.210.00%
Public order51.3866.67%
Other crime31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.7237.50%
Other theft86.0860.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21400.00%
Public order31.38200.00%
Shoplifting30.8350.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.74-23.81%
Other theft54.430.00%
Shoplifting21.38-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.7961.54%
Other theft55.81-16.67%
Shoplifting51.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.400.00%
Other theft63.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 202422
May 202422
April 202416
March 202421
February 202413

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chaucer Grove
    Total16
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Redlands Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Northbrook Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fouracre Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Beacon Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Mile Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Tor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Excalibur Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Atkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kennerley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bennett Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Widgery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Barberry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Camelot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King Arthur'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1