IRIS AVENUE, EX2 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8BJ

IRIS AVENUE, EX2 8BJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.92 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8BJ, encompassing approximately 3956 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 8BJ area, explore the EX2 8BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

EX2 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 111
  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 5

IRIS AVENUE, EX2 8BJ 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9938.92-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences1525.02-28.57%
Other theft143.7940.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.54-45.00%
Public order52.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.2633.33%
Drugs21.010.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10241.952.00%
Violence and sexual offences2125.78-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour205.3153.85%
Other theft105.0566.67%
Public order62.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10039.9378.57%
Violence and sexual offences2625.27-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour136.5730.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.29100.00%
Other theft61.52-33.33%
Drugs21.52100.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5630.07-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences2914.1570.59%
Anti-social behaviour107.330.00%
Other theft92.53-18.18%
Public order42.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6228.0547.62%
Violence and sexual offences1715.6754.55%
Other theft114.30-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5333.33%
Public order31.01-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4223.7655.56%
Other theft1410.61133.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.54-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.78-38.46%
Public order52.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.82-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.5444.44%
Other theft63.29200.00%
Burglary31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202426
June 202429
May 202417
April 202411
March 202414
February 202415

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 506 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024102
July 2024100
June 202456
May 202462
April 202442
March 202427
February 202418

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 202414
March 20246
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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