SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EX2 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 6BU

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EX2 6BU, Exeter has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.75 per 1,000 population. This EX2 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 6BU, encompassing approximately 3995 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 6BU area, explore the EX2 6BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX2 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilac Road with total crimes: 4
  • Geneva Close with total crimes: 2
  • Spenser Avenue with total crimes: 2

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EX2 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.7510.00%
Drugs22.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.01-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson72.50133.33%
Public order41.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-33.33%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.0131.25%
Anti-social behaviour65.2620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 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 offences167.51-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour54.00-37.50%
Public order41.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2630.77%
Anti-social behaviour84.26300.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0118.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.76-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.7550.00%
Drugs51.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.750.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202421
June 202416
May 202417
April 202413
March 202411
February 202415

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
February 20244

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 6BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lilac Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Geneva Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Spenser Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hamilton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Earl Richard'S Road North
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lister Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Briar Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1