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

Overview of Crime in EX4 8LU

BEACON LANE, EX4 8LU, Exeter has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This EX4 8LU 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 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 8LU, encompassing approximately 3670 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX4 8LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northbrook Close with total crimes: 4
  • Fouracre Close with total crimes: 4
  • Mile Lane with total crimes: 3

BEACON LANE, EX4 8LU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.81-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.540.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.087.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.8133.33%
Other theft41.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.81-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson43.5433.33%
Burglary31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-25.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.26-29.17%
Public order54.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.9971.43%
Anti-social behaviour46.540.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.90-6.67%
Theft from the person13.810.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5415.38%
Criminal damage and arson44.09100.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.810.00%
Public order33.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 202417
May 202424
April 202414
March 202415
February 202413

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20245
April 20241
February 20243

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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northbrook Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fouracre Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Mile Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Elaine Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Iolanthe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Excalibur Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Atkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bennett Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barberry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Camelot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. King Arthur'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mile Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1