WHITCHURCH AVENUE, EX2 5NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 5NU

WHITCHURCH AVENUE, EX2 5NU, Exeter has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This EX2 5NU 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 5NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 5NU, encompassing approximately 3580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX2 5NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 8
  • Allervale Close with total crimes: 6
  • East Wonford Hill with total crimes: 3

WHITCHURCH AVENUE, EX2 5NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-50.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.47-42.86%
Public order22.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.7055.56%
Anti-social behaviour73.91250.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0350.00%
Public order32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.910.00%
Shoplifting31.680.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.19-50.00%
Other crime31.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
June 20247
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 202412

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sycamore Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Allervale Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. East Wonford Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Heath Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lethbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitchurch Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Miller Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1