DRYDEN ROAD, EX2 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 5BS

DRYDEN ROAD, EX2 5BS, Exeter has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This EX2 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 5BS, encompassing approximately 3621 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

EX2 5BS 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

DRYDEN ROAD, EX2 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.84-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.4266.67%
Drugs41.38300.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.0542.86%
Anti-social behaviour38.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Other theft20.83-60.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.53-27.59%
Public order95.8080.00%
Other theft52.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-77.78%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.57-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson98.01125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.49-12.50%
Public order51.93150.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.9184.21%
Anti-social behaviour89.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-33.33%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.15-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour105.2525.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7650.00%
Bicycle theft21.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.64-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour88.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2133.33%
Other theft41.10300.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.840.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202430
July 202421
June 202429
May 202435
April 202419
March 202431
February 202432

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243

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 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 5BS 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. St Loye'S Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Magnolia Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Attwyll Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Rutherford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Silver Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1