MELBOURNE PLACE, EX2 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 4AX

MELBOURNE PLACE, EX2 4AX, Exeter has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.22 per 1,000 population. This EX2 4AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX2 postcode area, which has experienced 292 crimes and a crime rate of 6.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX2 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 4AX, encompassing approximately 3204 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 4AX area, explore the EX2 4AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX2 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rack Street with total crimes: 5

MELBOURNE PLACE, EX2 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.2218.75%
Anti-social behaviour145.93-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.3750.00%
Public order52.8125.00%
Drugs21.56-33.33%
Other theft20.62-75.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.10185.71%
Violence and sexual offences166.24-23.81%
Other theft84.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.50-14.29%
Public order41.87100.00%
Drugs31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.54-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour76.55-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1840.00%
Other theft42.18100.00%
Possession of weapons41.25300.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.9891.67%
Anti-social behaviour107.18-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.12-28.57%
Burglary31.56200.00%
Public order20.94-66.67%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.22166.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.999.09%
Criminal damage and arson73.7416.67%
Public order62.18100.00%
Drugs41.8733.33%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.87-50.00%
Public order31.87200.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.74-47.62%
Other theft63.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87-63.64%
Burglary31.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.740.00%
Public order33.430.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 20247
June 202410
May 202416
April 20246
March 202412
February 202412

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 202421
June 202423
May 202412
April 202411
March 202411
February 202421

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 202411

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

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 4AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Radford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Quay Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Weirfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Cedars Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pavilion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Coombe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mermaid Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gater Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Colleton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Colleton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Monitor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Colleton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1