EX2 7HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 7HX

EX2 7HX, Exeter has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This EX2 7HX 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 7HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 7HX, encompassing approximately 1939 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

EX2 7HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

EX2 7HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.790.00%
Shoplifting42.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.86-28.57%
Shoplifting52.58-44.44%
Public order32.5850.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.89350.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.64133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.61300.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.1650.00%
Shoplifting21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.64-66.67%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Shoplifting10.52-88.89%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.4028.57%
Violence and sexual offences64.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Other theft11.55-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.3740.00%
Shoplifting73.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.610.00%
Other theft32.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.760.00%
Shoplifting52.580.00%
Other theft22.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
June 20241

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

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September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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.

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August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

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

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June 20241
February 20241

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

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June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Walk
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Miller Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clyst Heath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1