EX2 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 5AF

EX2 5AF, Exeter has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 population. This EX2 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 5AF, encompassing approximately 2892 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 5AF area, explore the EX2 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX2 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Browning Close with total crimes: 3
  • Barrack Road with total crimes: 2

EX2 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.72-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.8825.00%
Drugs31.73200.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.48-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.95-33.33%
Other theft31.380.00%
Public order31.04-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.63-10.71%
Public order78.6416.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.42-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.07-42.86%
Other theft31.380.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.05-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour79.68-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.42133.33%
Public order62.42200.00%
Other theft32.0750.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.2545.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.77-40.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.48-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.07-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.730.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.7010.34%
Anti-social behaviour811.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.77250.00%
Other theft42.42100.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.020.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242

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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
February 20244

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
July 202425
June 202428
May 202429
April 202420
March 202432
February 202429

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242

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.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Browning Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barrack Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Geneva Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Loye'S Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Magnolia Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spenser Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lister Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1