ST MATTHEWS CLOSE, EX1 2EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 2EX

ST MATTHEWS CLOSE, EX1 2EX, Exeter has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.44 per 1,000 population. This EX1 2EX 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 2EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 2EX, encompassing approximately 4061 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX1 2EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Raleigh Road with total crimes: 7

ST MATTHEWS CLOSE, EX1 2EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.4426.09%
Violence and sexual offences257.14-26.47%
Public order76.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7216.67%
Other theft41.720.00%
Shoplifting40.98100.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.68-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour238.37-37.84%
Public order75.6640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-14.29%
Other theft41.48-42.86%
Robbery40.980.00%
Shoplifting20.98-92.59%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4234.4713.51%
Anti-social behaviour3710.345.71%
Shoplifting279.11-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson76.6540.00%
Other theft71.7216.67%
Public order51.72-37.50%
Robbery41.230.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft30.7450.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3936.20550.00%
Violence and sexual offences379.6037.04%
Anti-social behaviour359.11-16.67%
Public order88.6233.33%
Other theft61.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-28.57%
Possession of weapons51.23150.00%
Drugs31.23-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4225.6190.91%
Violence and sexual offences2710.34-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson76.650.00%
Drugs71.720.00%
Public order61.72-33.33%
Shoplifting61.480.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.42-24.39%
Anti-social behaviour227.634.76%
Public order95.42125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.22-22.22%
Shoplifting61.7250.00%
Other theft41.48-50.00%
Theft from the person30.980.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.8717.14%
Anti-social behaviour2110.1010.53%
Criminal damage and arson95.170.00%
Other theft82.2233.33%
Drugs51.97-44.44%
Public order41.23-20.00%
Shoplifting40.980.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Possession of weapons30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary10.49-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.680.00%
Drugs92.220.00%
Burglary72.220.00%
Other theft61.720.00%
Public order51.480.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
July 202442
June 202437
May 202427
April 202431
March 202441
February 202435

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
July 202437
June 202435
May 202442
April 202422
March 202421
February 202419

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20247

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
March 20245
February 20249

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202427
June 202439
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order5
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Raleigh Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 5. Gladstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 6. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Grendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Regent'S Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Polsloe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. East John Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lower Summerlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dunrich Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Verney Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1