EX2 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 5BY

EX2 5BY, Exeter has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This EX2 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 5BY, encompassing approximately 3778 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX2 5BY 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

EX2 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.79-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour55.820.00%
Drugs41.32100.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.97-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson86.8860.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.120.00%
Public order41.32-42.86%
Drugs21.06-33.33%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.53-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.269.09%
Public order79.5316.67%
Other theft61.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-28.57%
Drugs31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.673.12%
Anti-social behaviour78.73-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.8575.00%
Public order61.85200.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 offences3215.0860.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.4718.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.44-33.33%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.91-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.2910.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.910.00%
Bicycle theft21.590.00%
Drugs10.53-83.33%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.67-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour108.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.65100.00%
Drugs61.59200.00%
Other theft41.59100.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.790.00%
Public order72.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 202410

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 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
March 20241
February 20247

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
July 202436
June 202433
May 202432
April 202420
March 202432
February 202437

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

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 5BY 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. St Loye'S Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Magnolia Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spenser Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lister Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silver Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Briar Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1