MERLIN CRESCENT, EX4 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX4 9AF

MERLIN CRESCENT, EX4 9AF, Exeter has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This EX4 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 9AF, encompassing approximately 3491 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 9AF area, explore the EX4 9AF 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 (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

EX4 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mile Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Northbrook Close with total crimes: 4
  • Fouracre Close with total crimes: 4

MERLIN CRESCENT, EX4 9AF 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.888.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.43400.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.73-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour63.440.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.02-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.8750.00%
Burglary41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Other theft11.15-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.1533.33%
Public order41.150.00%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.74122.22%
Anti-social behaviour75.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.44-43.75%
Drugs12.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.316.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.58-25.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-80.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241

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 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202417
June 202420
May 202420
April 20249
March 202416
February 202415

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 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 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mile Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Northbrook Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fouracre Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Gareth Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Excalibur Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mincinglake Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Camelot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. King Arthur'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mile Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Tintagel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1