WILLIAMS AVENUE, EX2 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8BN

WILLIAMS AVENUE, EX2 8BN, Exeter has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.19 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8BN, encompassing approximately 3797 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-3.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

EX2 8BN 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

WILLIAMS AVENUE, EX2 8BN 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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9943.19-3.88%
Violence and sexual offences2126.07-27.59%
Other theft145.5340.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.69-45.45%
Public order73.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-20.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
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
Shoplifting10347.663.00%
Violence and sexual offences2927.12-29.27%
Anti-social behaviour227.64-12.00%
Other theft105.7942.86%
Public order72.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84-16.67%
Drugs11.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
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 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10048.9878.57%
Violence and sexual offences4126.3317.14%
Anti-social behaviour2510.8092.31%
Other theft76.58-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.8420.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Public order20.53-60.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5635.29-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences3514.7529.63%
Anti-social behaviour139.228.33%
Other theft93.42-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.3725.00%
Public order51.32-16.67%
Burglary31.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6234.2347.62%
Violence and sexual offences2716.33107.69%
Anti-social behaviour127.11-14.29%
Other theft113.16-21.43%
Public order62.90-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Drugs21.05-50.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4228.4455.56%
Anti-social behaviour1411.06-12.50%
Other theft143.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.69-27.78%
Public order73.42133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-33.33%
Drugs41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2722.9150.00%
Violence and sexual offences187.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour164.7423.08%
Other theft74.21250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8420.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
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 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.640.00%
Shoplifting185.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.420.00%
Public order41.320.00%
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 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 202441
June 202435
May 202427
April 202413
March 202418
February 202421

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202425
June 202413
May 202412
April 202414
March 202416
February 202413

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
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 8BN 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. Colleton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Monitor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1