EX2 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 7HW

EX2 7HW, Exeter has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.69 per 1,000 population. This EX2 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 7HW, encompassing approximately 3096 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 7HW area, explore the EX2 7HW 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 (-47.62% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX2 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barle Close with total crimes: 13
  • Russell Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

EX2 7HW 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.69-47.62%
Drugs53.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Public order20.97-60.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8861.54%
Drugs56.78150.00%
Public order51.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6133.33%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.36-13.33%
Shoplifting54.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.84200.00%
Bicycle theft20.97100.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.78-41.18%
Drugs33.230.00%
Public order20.97-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-85.71%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5970.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.4975.00%
Public order52.26400.00%
Other theft31.6150.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.40-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.2333.33%
Drugs31.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.980.00%
Drugs63.870.00%
Bicycle theft41.940.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202413
June 202415
May 202410
April 202417
March 202410
February 202412

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barle Close
    Total13
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Russell Walk
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walsingham Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Miller Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Glave Saunders Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Norman Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Clyst Heath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1