EX1 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 2AL

EX1 2AL, Exeter has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.37 per 1,000 population. This EX1 2AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX1 postcode area, which has experienced 247 crimes and a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX1 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 2AL, encompassing approximately 2075 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX1 2AL area, explore the EX1 2AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-13.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

EX1 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10

EX1 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4669.37-13.21%
Anti-social behaviour3622.1633.33%
Shoplifting1417.34-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson126.74100.00%
Other theft115.7822.22%
Public order105.30-23.08%
Drugs44.82-20.00%
Robbery31.93-50.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Bicycle theft21.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5369.37-18.46%
Anti-social behaviour2725.53-47.06%
Shoplifting1713.01-46.88%
Public order138.19160.00%
Other theft96.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.34-72.73%
Robbery62.89100.00%
Drugs52.89150.00%
Burglary32.4150.00%
Theft from the person21.45-33.33%
Other crime20.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.96-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6599.7335.42%
Anti-social behaviour5131.3113.33%
Shoplifting3224.57-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson2215.42120.00%
Other theft1210.60140.00%
Public order55.78-58.33%
Bicycle theft32.410.00%
Other crime31.4550.00%
Robbery31.450.00%
Theft from the person31.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-60.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons20.96-60.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5092.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences4824.09-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour4523.12-18.18%
Public order1221.68-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson105.78-28.57%
Vehicle crime54.8266.67%
Other theft52.4125.00%
Possession of weapons52.4125.00%
Theft from the person52.41150.00%
Bicycle theft32.41200.00%
Other crime21.45-60.00%
Drugs10.96-91.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5592.5034.15%
Violence and sexual offences4926.50-3.92%
Shoplifting2523.61-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson1412.04133.33%
Public order136.748.33%
Drugs126.26500.00%
Other crime55.78150.00%
Possession of weapons42.410.00%
Other theft41.93-50.00%
Burglary31.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Theft from the person21.45-33.33%
Robbery20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.96-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5176.60-21.54%
Anti-social behaviour4124.570.00%
Shoplifting2619.75-18.75%
Public order1212.53-14.29%
Other theft85.78-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.85-68.42%
Theft from the person32.89200.00%
Bicycle theft31.45-25.00%
Burglary31.4550.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Drugs20.96-71.43%
Other crime20.96100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6599.7322.64%
Anti-social behaviour4131.3117.14%
Shoplifting3219.7577.78%
Criminal damage and arson1915.4246.15%
Other theft159.15114.29%
Public order147.2375.00%
Drugs76.74-12.50%
Possession of weapons53.37150.00%
Bicycle theft42.4133.33%
Burglary21.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5376.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour3525.530.00%
Shoplifting1816.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.670.00%
Drugs86.260.00%
Public order83.850.00%
Other theft73.850.00%
Burglary43.370.00%
Bicycle theft31.930.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 202415
February 20247

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202422
June 202410
May 202414
April 20246
March 202419
February 202413

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 202451
June 202445
May 202455
April 202441
March 202441
February 202435

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202453
July 202465
June 202448
May 202449
April 202451
March 202465
February 202453

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20245
June 202412
May 202413
April 202412
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 202412
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202432
June 202450
May 202425
April 202426
March 202432
February 202418

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX1 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 8. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Powderham Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. East John Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lower Summerlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Paris Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Nightclub
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1