EX1 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 2LW

EX1 2LW, Exeter has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.05 per 1,000 population. This EX1 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 2LW, encompassing approximately 3775 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

EX1 2LW 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

EX1 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3223.0533.33%
Violence and sexual offences228.48-38.89%
Public order95.8312.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.3833.33%
Other theft42.12-20.00%
Shoplifting41.06100.00%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.58-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour249.54-33.33%
Public order86.3660.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1220.00%
Other theft51.59-50.00%
Robbery41.320.00%
Shoplifting21.06-92.31%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4337.88-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour3611.39-5.26%
Shoplifting269.54-29.73%
Other theft106.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.650.00%
Public order51.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.3233.33%
Robbery41.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-66.67%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.6535.29%
Anti-social behaviour3812.19-9.52%
Shoplifting3710.07362.50%
Public order109.8025.00%
Possession of weapons62.65200.00%
Other theft61.59500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5925.00%
Vehicle crime51.32150.00%
Drugs31.32-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.7950.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4230.4682.61%
Violence and sexual offences3411.1321.43%
Public order89.01-11.11%
Shoplifting82.1233.33%
Drugs72.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-55.56%
Burglary31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour237.429.52%
Criminal damage and arson96.09-35.71%
Public order92.3880.00%
Shoplifting62.380.00%
Other theft51.59-50.00%
Theft from the person31.320.00%
Bicycle theft30.79-25.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.4616.67%
Anti-social behaviour2111.1316.67%
Criminal damage and arson145.5675.00%
Other theft103.71233.33%
Drugs62.65-25.00%
Shoplifting61.5950.00%
Public order51.59-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.320.00%
Possession of weapons41.06100.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.770.00%
Drugs82.120.00%
Burglary72.120.00%
Public order61.850.00%
Shoplifting41.590.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202436
July 202443
June 202446
May 202434
April 202428
March 202442
February 202436

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 202414
February 20248

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
July 202436
June 202438
May 202442
April 202423
March 202421
February 202418

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
February 20247

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
March 20246
February 20248

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 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202426
June 202437
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 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 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX1 2LW 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. Gladstone Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 5. Radnor Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Polsloe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lower Albert Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. East John Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lower Summerlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dunrich Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Paris Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Verney Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1