ALPHINGTON STREET, EX2 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8AS

ALPHINGTON STREET, EX2 8AS, Exeter has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.82 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8AS 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 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8AS, encompassing approximately 3806 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 8AS area, explore the EX2 8AS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX2 8AS area, visit the EX2 8AS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-3.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

EX2 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 111
  • Rackclose Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6

ALPHINGTON STREET, EX2 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9942.82-3.88%
Violence and sexual offences2026.01-31.03%
Other theft145.2540.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.68-45.45%
Public order73.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-20.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10347.553.00%
Violence and sexual offences2927.06-30.95%
Anti-social behaviour227.62-8.33%
Other theft105.7842.86%
Public order72.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84-16.67%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10049.1378.57%
Violence and sexual offences4226.2713.51%
Anti-social behaviour2411.0371.43%
Other theft76.30-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.8420.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Public order20.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5635.99-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences3714.7142.31%
Anti-social behaviour149.727.69%
Other theft93.68-18.18%
Public order62.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.5825.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6234.4147.62%
Violence and sexual offences2616.2985.71%
Anti-social behaviour136.83-7.14%
Other theft113.42-21.43%
Public order72.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Drugs21.05-50.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4228.6455.56%
Violence and sexual offences1411.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.68-12.50%
Other theft143.68100.00%
Public order83.68166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.10-50.00%
Drugs41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.0127.27%
Shoplifting277.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.0923.08%
Criminal damage and arson84.2014.29%
Other theft72.10250.00%
Burglary31.840.00%
Drugs30.7950.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.390.00%
Shoplifting185.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.420.00%
Public order41.840.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202424
June 202414
May 202413
April 202414
March 202416
February 202413

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202442
June 202437
May 202426
April 202414
March 202428
February 202422

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 507 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 63.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024103
July 2024100
June 202456
May 202462
April 202442
March 202427
February 202418

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 202414
March 20247
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total111
    Shoplifting92
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rackclose Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Quay Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Willeys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Monitor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1