WATSON PLACE, EX2 4SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 4SF

WATSON PLACE, EX2 4SF, Exeter has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This EX2 4SF 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 4SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 4SF, encompassing approximately 2820 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX2 4SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Barrack Road with total crimes: 2
  • Geneva Close with total crimes: 2

WATSON PLACE, EX2 4SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.80-36.36%
Drugs34.96200.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.47-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.80-20.00%
Public order41.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.4233.33%
Other crime21.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.310.00%
Public order68.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-40.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.66-10.71%
Public order68.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.77150.00%
Other crime21.770.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.1875.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.93100.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Public order10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.83-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson58.51400.00%
Drugs31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-40.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.930.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202425
June 202425
May 202428
April 202416
March 202424
February 202428

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 4SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Barrack Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Geneva Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Spenser Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Earl Richard'S Road North
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lister Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1