EX2 8EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8EH

EX2 8EH, Exeter has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8EH 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 8EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8EH, encompassing approximately 3377 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EX2 8EH Crime Hotspots

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

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

EX2 8EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.84-42.11%
Shoplifting83.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Other theft41.18-20.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.0346.15%
Anti-social behaviour105.6325.00%
Other theft52.9625.00%
Shoplifting41.48-33.33%
Public order41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.25-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour83.85-11.11%
Shoplifting62.3720.00%
Other theft41.7833.33%
Other crime21.180.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.99144.44%
Anti-social behaviour96.5128.57%
Shoplifting52.66-58.33%
Burglary41.48300.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.55-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-66.67%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.9983.33%
Shoplifting83.26-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.07200.00%
Drugs51.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Theft from the person20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Public order20.59100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.4416.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.07-14.29%
Other theft21.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 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
Shoplifting910.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20241

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 202412
April 20248
March 202415
February 20249

A total of 14 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202413
June 202422
May 20249
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fortescue Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Old Market Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Willeys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kennford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Colleton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Monitor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cotfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1