MELBOURNE STREET, EX2 4DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 4DF

MELBOURNE STREET, EX2 4DF, Exeter has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.98 per 1,000 population. This EX2 4DF 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 4DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 4DF, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 4DF area, explore the EX2 4DF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX2 4DF area, visit the EX2 4DF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX2 4DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Southernhay East with total crimes: 5
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 5

MELBOURNE STREET, EX2 4DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.985.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.87-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.9150.00%
Public order52.9525.00%
Other theft41.64-50.00%
Drugs21.31-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2421.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.86-20.00%
Other theft86.55166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.62-25.00%
Public order41.9633.33%
Drugs31.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.294.17%
Anti-social behaviour88.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6233.33%
Possession of weapons42.62300.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Drugs30.98200.00%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.6684.62%
Anti-social behaviour167.86-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson65.24-14.29%
Public order31.96-50.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Drugs10.65-75.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.33183.33%
Violence and sexual offences135.5618.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.2516.67%
Public order62.29100.00%
Drugs41.96100.00%
Other theft41.31100.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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 offences1112.11-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.96-64.71%
Public order31.9650.00%
Other theft20.98-66.67%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.69-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences125.56-47.83%
Other theft63.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-76.92%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft20.98100.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Other crime20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.890.00%
Public order34.250.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 20248
June 202416
May 202417
April 20246
March 202417
February 202418

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202425
June 202424
May 202413
April 202411
March 202412
February 202423

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 202413

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Southernhay East
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Radford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Preston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Quay Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Weirfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Cedars Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pavilion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Coombe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mermaid Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gater Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Colleton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Colleton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Colleton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1