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

Overview of Crime in EX4 9AJ

MERLIN CRESCENT, EX4 9AJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population. This EX4 9AJ 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 9AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX4 9AJ, encompassing approximately 3666 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX4 9AJ area, explore the EX4 9AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

EX4 9AJ 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 9AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences158.467.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
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 offences147.097.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.82-20.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.64-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour53.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Burglary31.090.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.55-30.77%
Public order54.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.37160.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.55-33.33%
Drugs12.730.00%
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 offences156.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.090.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.270.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202413
June 202418
May 202426
April 202410
March 202415
February 202412

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20245
April 20241
February 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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 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 9AJ 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. Iolanthe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Excalibur Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Atkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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