EX1 9WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX1 9WQ

EX1 9WQ, Exeter has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.18 per 1,000 population. This EX1 9WQ 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 9WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX1 9WQ, encompassing approximately 2627 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX1 9WQ area, explore the EX1 9WQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-19.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)

EX1 9WQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

EX1 9WQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4555.18-19.64%
Anti-social behaviour3717.1227.59%
Shoplifting1514.08-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson125.7171.43%
Other theft114.5710.00%
Public order104.19-16.67%
Burglary43.81300.00%
Drugs41.52-42.86%
Robbery31.52-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5658.22-21.13%
Anti-social behaviour2921.31-49.12%
Shoplifting1911.04-52.50%
Public order127.23140.00%
Other theft104.57-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson73.81-56.25%
Drugs72.6675.00%
Robbery72.6675.00%
Theft from the person22.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.76-66.67%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7186.0022.41%
Anti-social behaviour5727.0221.28%
Shoplifting4021.69-32.20%
Criminal damage and arson1615.22100.00%
Other theft136.09225.00%
Public order54.95-61.54%
Robbery41.900.00%
Drugs41.52300.00%
Possession of weapons31.52-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Other crime31.1450.00%
Theft from the person31.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-50.00%
Burglary20.760.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5978.77145.83%
Violence and sexual offences5822.45-1.69%
Anti-social behaviour4722.07-20.34%
Public order1317.888.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons53.0425.00%
Vehicle crime41.90100.00%
Other theft41.52-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.52200.00%
Theft from the person31.1450.00%
Other crime21.14-60.00%
Drugs10.76-91.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5976.8711.32%
Anti-social behaviour5922.4531.11%
Shoplifting2422.454.35%
Criminal damage and arson129.13140.00%
Drugs124.57500.00%
Public order124.579.09%
Other theft54.57-37.50%
Other crime51.90150.00%
Possession of weapons41.900.00%
Burglary31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Theft from the person20.76-33.33%
Robbery20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.76-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5361.27-24.29%
Anti-social behaviour4520.174.65%
Shoplifting2317.12-34.29%
Public order118.75-15.38%
Other theft84.19-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson53.04-70.59%
Bicycle theft41.90-20.00%
Theft from the person31.52200.00%
Robbery31.140.00%
Drugs21.14-66.67%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other crime20.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7082.5722.81%
Anti-social behaviour4326.6413.16%
Shoplifting3516.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson1713.32-5.56%
Other theft176.47112.50%
Public order136.4744.44%
Drugs64.95-40.00%
Possession of weapons62.28200.00%
Bicycle theft52.28400.00%
Other crime21.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-83.33%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5766.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour3821.690.00%
Shoplifting2114.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson187.990.00%
Drugs106.850.00%
Public order93.810.00%
Other theft83.420.00%
Burglary63.040.00%
Possession of weapons22.280.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 202417
February 20248

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202416
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245
March 202417
February 202418

A total of 355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202429
July 202457
June 202447
May 202459
April 202445
March 202443
February 202438

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202456
July 202471
June 202458
May 202459
April 202453
March 202470
February 202457

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20245
June 202413
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 20249

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 202412
April 20242
March 20246
February 202410

A total of 236 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202440
June 202459
May 202424
April 202423
March 202435
February 202421

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX1 9WQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Red Lion Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. King William Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Longbrook Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Acland Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Silver Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 9. Leighton Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bampfylde Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Poltimore Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. St James Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Longbrook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Northernhay Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stover Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sidwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1