HEAVITREE ROAD, EX1 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 2LQ

HEAVITREE ROAD, EX1 2LQ, Exeter has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.60 per 1,000 population. This EX1 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 2LQ, encompassing approximately 3550 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-25.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

EX1 2LQ 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

HEAVITREE ROAD, EX1 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3327.6037.50%
Violence and sexual offences299.29-25.64%
Criminal damage and arson98.17125.00%
Public order82.53-11.11%
Other theft62.2520.00%
Shoplifting41.69-73.33%
Drugs31.1350.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.28-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.85-11.36%
Anti-social behaviour2410.98-31.43%
Shoplifting156.76-48.28%
Public order94.2280.00%
Other theft52.53-54.55%
Robbery51.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-50.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4442.522.33%
Anti-social behaviour3512.39-14.63%
Shoplifting299.86-34.09%
Other theft118.17120.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.10166.67%
Public order52.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.4133.33%
Robbery41.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.84-60.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4446.18388.89%
Violence and sexual offences4312.3938.71%
Anti-social behaviour4112.11-6.82%
Public order1011.5525.00%
Vehicle crime52.82150.00%
Other theft51.41400.00%
Possession of weapons51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.8450.00%
Drugs20.84-81.82%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4434.6441.94%
Violence and sexual offences3112.39-6.06%
Drugs118.730.00%
Shoplifting93.100.00%
Public order82.53-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.25-14.29%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-50.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.28-83.33%
Theft from the person10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.293.33%
Public order118.7357.14%
Shoplifting93.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.53-53.33%
Other theft61.97-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.6933.33%
Theft from the person31.130.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4436.8918.92%
Anti-social behaviour3012.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson158.4550.00%
Other theft104.22100.00%
Shoplifting92.8212.50%
Public order72.530.00%
Drugs61.97-25.00%
Possession of weapons41.69100.00%
Bicycle theft31.13200.00%
Robbery10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour2510.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.040.00%
Burglary82.820.00%
Shoplifting82.250.00%
Drugs82.250.00%
Public order72.250.00%
Other theft51.970.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202424
July 202435
June 202441
May 202444
April 202431
March 202430
February 202425

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202439
July 202444
June 202443
May 202431
April 202433
March 202444
February 202437

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20248

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 202411
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20242
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
July 202429
June 202444
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20243
February 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX1 2LQ 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. Southernhay East
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gladstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 7. Radnor Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Russell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    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