LOWER SUMMERLANDS, EX1 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 2LJ

LOWER SUMMERLANDS, EX1 2LJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.97 per 1,000 population. This EX1 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 2LJ, encompassing approximately 3695 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-26.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX1 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • Red Lion Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Raleigh Road with total crimes: 7

LOWER SUMMERLANDS, EX1 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.97-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour318.3924.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.3950.00%
Public order72.44-30.00%
Other theft41.89-33.33%
Shoplifting41.08-73.33%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.57-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour2511.36-37.50%
Shoplifting156.76-48.28%
Public order104.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.71-40.00%
Other theft61.62-33.33%
Robbery41.620.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4643.02-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour4012.45-4.76%
Shoplifting2910.82-25.64%
Criminal damage and arson107.85100.00%
Other theft92.7150.00%
Public order52.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.3533.33%
Robbery41.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-66.67%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Theft from the person10.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4746.0042.42%
Anti-social behaviour4212.72-16.00%
Shoplifting3911.36457.14%
Public order1010.5511.11%
Possession of weapons62.71200.00%
Other theft61.62500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.35150.00%
Drugs31.35-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.8150.00%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5035.1772.41%
Violence and sexual offences3313.53-10.81%
Drugs118.930.00%
Public order92.98-30.77%
Shoplifting72.44-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.89-12.50%
Burglary31.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.54-50.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.57-22.92%
Anti-social behaviour2910.013.57%
Public order137.8585.71%
Shoplifting93.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.44-38.46%
Other theft52.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.350.00%
Theft from the person31.080.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4835.9917.07%
Anti-social behaviour2812.9916.67%
Criminal damage and arson137.5844.44%
Other theft103.52100.00%
Shoplifting92.7112.50%
Public order72.440.00%
Drugs61.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.620.00%
Possession of weapons41.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4131.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour2411.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.490.00%
Drugs92.440.00%
Shoplifting82.440.00%
Burglary72.160.00%
Public order71.890.00%
Other theft51.890.00%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202442
July 202446
June 202447
May 202433
April 202437
March 202448
February 202441

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 202413
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
July 202440
June 202442
May 202450
April 202429
March 202428
February 202424

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 202411
March 20246
February 20249

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

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

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
July 202429
June 202439
May 20247
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248

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

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 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
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total33
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 6. Gladstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 7. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Grendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Polsloe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. East John Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lower Summerlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Dunrich Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Paris Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Verney Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1