EX2 4HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 4HU

EX2 4HU, Exeter has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.32 per 1,000 population. This EX2 4HU 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 4HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 4HU, encompassing approximately 2182 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-38.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

EX2 4HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Cathedral Yard with total crimes: 11

EX2 4HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.32-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour2116.04-38.24%
Public order119.6257.14%
Criminal damage and arson85.04-11.11%
Other theft43.67-66.67%
Drugs31.83-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4154.5246.43%
Anti-social behaviour3418.7821.43%
Other theft1215.58140.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.5012.50%
Drugs74.12250.00%
Public order73.21-36.36%
Shoplifting33.2150.00%
Robbery21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2844.90-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences2812.83-12.50%
Public order1112.8383.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.0460.00%
Other theft53.6766.67%
Burglary32.290.00%
Possession of weapons31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.92-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.92100.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3245.36-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour3014.66-14.29%
Shoplifting1113.7583.33%
Public order65.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.75-37.50%
Other theft32.29-57.14%
Burglary31.370.00%
Possession of weapons21.37-33.33%
Other crime20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Drugs20.92-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3555.9059.09%
Violence and sexual offences3516.0440.00%
Drugs1016.04100.00%
Public order94.5880.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.1214.29%
Other theft73.6775.00%
Shoplifting63.2120.00%
Burglary32.75200.00%
Possession of weapons31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2538.034.17%
Anti-social behaviour2211.45-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson710.08-56.25%
Public order53.2125.00%
Shoplifting52.29-28.57%
Drugs52.29400.00%
Other theft42.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Other crime10.92-75.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2645.36-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences2411.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1611.00-5.88%
Other theft87.3314.29%
Shoplifting73.670.00%
Public order43.21-55.56%
Other crime41.830.00%
Bicycle theft31.830.00%
Burglary21.37-50.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Drugs10.46-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3655.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour3016.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson1713.750.00%
Public order97.790.00%
Drugs74.120.00%
Other theft73.210.00%
Shoplifting73.210.00%
Burglary43.210.00%
Bicycle theft31.830.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202434
July 202428
June 202430
May 202435
April 202422
March 202426
February 202430

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202441
July 202428
June 202432
May 202435
April 202425
March 202424
February 202436

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202411
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 202416
February 202417

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cathedral Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Southernhay East
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Guinea Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Radnor Place
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Cedars Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Pavilion Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Paris Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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