ST LEONARDS AVENUE, EX2 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 4DL

ST LEONARDS AVENUE, EX2 4DL, Exeter has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This EX2 4DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX2 postcode area, which has experienced 334 crimes and a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX2 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 4DL, encompassing approximately 3148 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

EX2 4DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southgate with total crimes: 7
  • Holloway Street with total crimes: 3
  • Fairpark Close with total crimes: 3

ST LEONARDS AVENUE, EX2 4DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.53500.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.8111.11%
Other theft53.18150.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons32.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary20.64-50.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.26140.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.81-37.50%
Burglary41.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.54-16.67%
Drugs21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-70.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 202410

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20246

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Southgate
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holloway Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Fairpark Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cotfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Watergate
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. The Quay
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Melbourne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maritime Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Michael Browning Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cedars Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Colleton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fairpark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Park Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1