HIGHER WEAR ROAD, EX2 7EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 7EJ

HIGHER WEAR ROAD, EX2 7EJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.62 per 1,000 population. This EX2 7EJ 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 7EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 7EJ, encompassing approximately 2203 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 7EJ area, explore the EX2 7EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

EX2 7EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trafalgar Road with total crimes: 4
  • Vernon Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Hardy Close with total crimes: 2

HIGHER WEAR ROAD, EX2 7EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.62-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82100.00%
Public order31.82200.00%
Other theft21.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.62250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.18-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.72125.00%
Public order34.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.910.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.90-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-66.67%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.3580.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.09150.00%
Burglary32.270.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27100.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.09-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.180.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 7EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Trafalgar Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Vernon Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hardy Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Seabrook Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mount Wear Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lakeside Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Heneaton Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Higher Wear Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Seabrook Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Reed Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Other theft1