EX2 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 4HS

EX2 4HS, Exeter has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.21 per 1,000 population. This EX2 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 4HS, encompassing approximately 2464 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

EX2 4HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cathedral Yard with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Southernhay East with total crimes: 5

EX2 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.2116.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.77-48.39%
Criminal damage and arson106.4942.86%
Public order84.06166.67%
Other theft43.25-60.00%
Drugs21.62-60.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3134.4924.00%
Violence and sexual offences2512.5819.05%
Other theft1010.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.06-12.50%
Drugs52.84150.00%
Public order32.03-70.00%
Robbery21.22100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2534.084.17%
Violence and sexual offences2110.14-19.23%
Public order108.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.0660.00%
Other theft53.25400.00%
Possession of weapons42.03300.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.2418.18%
Anti-social behaviour2410.55-20.00%
Shoplifting99.74125.00%
Public order53.65-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.03-16.67%
Burglary32.0350.00%
Drugs21.22-50.00%
Other theft10.81-85.71%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3036.5287.50%
Violence and sexual offences2212.174.76%
Public order88.93100.00%
Other theft73.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.84-14.29%
Shoplifting42.43-20.00%
Drugs41.62-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.6250.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.9931.25%
Anti-social behaviour168.52-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.49-12.50%
Shoplifting52.840.00%
Drugs52.030.00%
Public order42.0333.33%
Other theft31.62-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Other crime10.81-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1827.59-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences167.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.49-42.86%
Other theft73.2516.67%
Shoplifting52.840.00%
Other crime42.030.00%
Bicycle theft31.6250.00%
Public order31.22-57.14%
Burglary21.22-33.33%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3240.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour2312.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.330.00%
Public order75.680.00%
Other theft62.840.00%
Drugs52.430.00%
Shoplifting52.030.00%
Burglary32.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202431
July 202425
June 202424
May 202430
April 202416
March 202418
February 202423

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
February 20245

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 202421
June 202426
May 202422
April 202421
March 202416
February 202432

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 202414

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 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
February 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cathedral Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Southernhay East
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Radnor Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bear Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Radford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Quay Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Weirfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Cedars Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Pavilion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Coombe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mermaid Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gater Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Colleton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Colleton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Colleton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Roberts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1