WATER LANE, EX2 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8BY

WATER LANE, EX2 8BY, Exeter has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.54 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8BY, encompassing approximately 3509 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

EX2 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

WATER LANE, EX2 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.54-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.99-54.17%
Shoplifting53.1366.67%
Public order31.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other theft30.85-40.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.38-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour247.12166.67%
Other theft56.8425.00%
Public order51.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Shoplifting30.85-50.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.41-10.00%
Shoplifting62.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-20.00%
Other theft41.1433.33%
Public order31.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-80.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.410.00%
Burglary52.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4225.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Shoplifting20.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.9730.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.7042.86%
Shoplifting62.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-50.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Drugs20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.85300.00%
Shoplifting82.28-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour72.28-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.99300.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Public order31.14200.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.3962.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.42-20.00%
Burglary42.28100.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.850.00%
Shoplifting82.560.00%
Other theft22.280.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202424
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202425
July 202426
June 202426
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 202415

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 202413
February 20248

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20249

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    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. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Quay Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willeys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kennford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Colleton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Colleton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cotfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Colleton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1