Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Union Road area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James , and the 48th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Union Road (EX4 6HX) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 79.7% lower than the Duryard and St James average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Union Road (EX4 6HX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Old Tiverton Road, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Duryard and St James| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sylvan Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Union Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brook Green Terrace | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Higher King'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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