EX1 2AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 2AX

EX1 2AX, Exeter has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.30 per 1,000 population. This EX1 2AX 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 2AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 2AX, encompassing approximately 3286 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX1 2AX area, explore the EX1 2AX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX1 2AX area, visit the EX1 2AX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX1 2AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10

EX1 2AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3942.30-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour3811.8746.15%
Criminal damage and arson1511.56200.00%
Shoplifting134.56-27.78%
Other theft103.9666.67%
Public order103.04-16.67%
Burglary43.04300.00%
Drugs41.2233.33%
Robbery21.22-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5140.47-13.56%
Anti-social behaviour2615.52-49.02%
Shoplifting187.91-53.85%
Public order125.48140.00%
Robbery73.6575.00%
Other theft62.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83-54.55%
Drugs31.5250.00%
Theft from the person20.91-33.33%
Other crime10.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5960.8613.46%
Anti-social behaviour5117.9510.87%
Shoplifting3915.52-27.78%
Other theft1211.87140.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.6522.22%
Public order53.35-54.55%
Robbery41.520.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Possession of weapons30.91-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-60.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5459.64145.45%
Violence and sexual offences5216.4326.83%
Anti-social behaviour4615.82-17.86%
Public order1114.00-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.35-35.71%
Vehicle crime52.7466.67%
Other theft51.52150.00%
Possession of weapons51.5225.00%
Bicycle theft31.52200.00%
Theft from the person30.9150.00%
Other crime20.91-60.00%
Drugs10.61-90.91%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5654.1624.44%
Violence and sexual offences4117.04-19.61%
Shoplifting2212.48-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson146.69133.33%
Public order124.269.09%
Drugs113.65450.00%
Other crime53.35150.00%
Possession of weapons41.520.00%
Burglary31.22200.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other theft20.91-75.00%
Theft from the person20.61-33.33%
Robbery20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.61-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5148.38-20.31%
Anti-social behaviour4515.5212.50%
Shoplifting2313.699.52%
Public order117.00-8.33%
Other theft83.35-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft41.830.00%
Theft from the person31.220.00%
Robbery30.910.00%
Drugs20.91-66.67%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6457.5128.00%
Anti-social behaviour4019.4725.00%
Shoplifting2112.1790.91%
Criminal damage and arson186.3950.00%
Other theft145.4875.00%
Public order124.2650.00%
Drugs63.65-40.00%
Possession of weapons61.83200.00%
Bicycle theft41.83300.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.30-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5044.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour3215.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.740.00%
Shoplifting113.650.00%
Drugs103.350.00%
Public order83.040.00%
Other theft82.430.00%
Burglary72.430.00%
Possession of weapons22.130.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 202414
April 20246
March 202418
February 202412

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
July 202451
June 202446
May 202456
April 202445
March 202440
February 202432

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202451
July 202459
June 202452
May 202441
April 202451
March 202464
February 202450

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20245
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 202411
April 20242
March 20246
February 202410

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202439
June 202454
May 202422
April 202423
March 202421
February 202411

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 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 20244
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
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 2AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    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. Raleigh Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 8. Gladstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 9. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. York Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Blackboy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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