WELL OAK PARK, EX2 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 5BB

WELL OAK PARK, EX2 5BB, Exeter has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This EX2 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 5BB, encompassing approximately 3939 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX2 5BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Lilac Road with total crimes: 4
  • Browning Close with total crimes: 3

WELL OAK PARK, EX2 5BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.88-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.33-20.00%
Drugs41.02100.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.44-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson96.0980.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2825.00%
Public order41.27-42.86%
Drugs21.02-50.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.500.00%
Public order78.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.78-28.57%
Other theft51.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-55.56%
Drugs41.02100.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.506.25%
Anti-social behaviour98.63-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson72.2875.00%
Public order61.78200.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.4777.78%
Anti-social behaviour138.1244.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.30-33.33%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.90-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.280.00%
Bicycle theft21.520.00%
Drugs10.51-83.33%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.72-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour127.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0550.00%
Drugs61.52200.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.630.00%
Public order72.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202434
June 202434
May 202432
April 202418
March 202428
February 202434

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 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.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 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 5BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Lilac Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Browning Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barrack Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Geneva Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Silver Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Briar Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1