EX1 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 2BQ

EX1 2BQ, Exeter has recorded a total of 128 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.08 per 1,000 population. This EX1 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 2BQ, encompassing approximately 3115 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-10.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

EX1 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10
  • King William Street with total crimes: 9

EX1 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4241.08-10.64%
Anti-social behaviour3813.4852.00%
Criminal damage and arson1012.2066.67%
Other theft93.2180.00%
Public order72.89-36.36%
Shoplifting52.25-70.59%
Burglary41.6033.33%
Drugs41.28100.00%
Robbery31.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.96100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4740.76-14.55%
Anti-social behaviour2515.09-45.65%
Shoplifting178.02-45.16%
Public order115.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.53-66.67%
Robbery61.93100.00%
Other theft51.93-58.33%
Burglary31.60-25.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5561.9514.58%
Anti-social behaviour4617.650.00%
Shoplifting3114.76-22.50%
Criminal damage and arson189.9580.00%
Other theft125.7871.43%
Public order113.850.00%
Burglary43.53300.00%
Bicycle theft31.280.00%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.96-60.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Theft from the person20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.64-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4858.7429.73%
Anti-social behaviour4615.41-17.86%
Shoplifting4014.76471.43%
Public order1112.84-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson103.53-23.08%
Other theft73.21133.33%
Vehicle crime62.2550.00%
Possession of weapons51.930.00%
Bicycle theft31.60200.00%
Theft from the person30.9650.00%
Other crime20.96-60.00%
Drugs10.64-90.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5651.0340.00%
Violence and sexual offences3717.97-17.78%
Public order1311.88-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson134.1762.50%
Drugs104.17900.00%
Shoplifting73.21-22.22%
Other crime52.25150.00%
Possession of weapons51.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Burglary31.28200.00%
Other theft30.96-50.00%
Theft from the person20.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.64-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4543.01-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour4014.4414.29%
Public order1412.8455.56%
Shoplifting94.49-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.89-46.67%
Other theft62.57-50.00%
Theft from the person31.930.00%
Bicycle theft30.96200.00%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5549.757.84%
Anti-social behaviour3517.6512.90%
Criminal damage and arson1511.2325.00%
Shoplifting134.8118.18%
Other theft124.17140.00%
Public order93.8512.50%
Drugs72.890.00%
Possession of weapons42.25100.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5146.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour3116.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.950.00%
Shoplifting113.850.00%
Public order83.530.00%
Drugs72.570.00%
Burglary52.250.00%
Other theft51.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Bicycle theft31.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 202413
April 202414
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202412
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 202412
February 20245

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202418
June 202410
May 202413
April 20248
March 202415
February 202412

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202425
July 202446
June 202446
May 202456
April 202440
March 202435
February 202431

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202447
July 202455
June 202448
May 202437
April 202445
March 202455
February 202451

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 20245
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 202410
April 20241
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 202431
June 202440
May 20247
April 20249
March 202413
February 202411

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
March 20242
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX1 2BQ 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. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Nichols Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 7. Gladstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. 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. Polsloe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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