PURCELL CLOSE, EX2 5QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 5QS

PURCELL CLOSE, EX2 5QS, Exeter has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This EX2 5QS 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 5QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 5QS, encompassing approximately 1625 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX2 5QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ribston Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Elliott Way with total crimes: 3
  • Nelson Way with total crimes: 1

PURCELL CLOSE, EX2 5QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.85-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.15-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.46-66.67%
Shoplifting11.23-85.71%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.31250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.3150.00%
Drugs23.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.7733.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.23100.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.69200.00%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2312.50%
Other crime35.54200.00%
Vehicle crime11.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.69166.67%
Vehicle crime24.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.850.00%
Other theft11.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

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

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September 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20247

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

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August 20241
May 20241

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

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August 20241
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 1 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.

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June 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

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

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May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ribston Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elliott Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nelson Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Linda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glave Saunders Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenwood Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1