WILLEYS AVENUE, EX2 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8EJ

WILLEYS AVENUE, EX2 8EJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8EJ 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 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8EJ, encompassing approximately 3605 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX2 8EJ 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
  • Percy Road with total crimes: 5

WILLEYS AVENUE, EX2 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.31-42.86%
Shoplifting103.3342.86%
Other theft62.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66-44.44%
Public order51.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39300.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.820.00%
Shoplifting72.500.00%
Other theft61.9450.00%
Public order41.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.37-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour93.88-18.18%
Shoplifting72.500.00%
Other theft41.9433.33%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.26111.11%
Anti-social behaviour115.2783.33%
Shoplifting73.05-61.11%
Public order31.94200.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.3763.64%
Violence and sexual offences94.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-66.67%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.70-45.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.0512.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.66200.00%
Drugs51.660.00%
Burglary41.39100.00%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Theft from the person20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2012.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.22-11.11%
Other theft22.22-33.33%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.500.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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 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
June 20241

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 202418
April 202411
March 202420
February 202410

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202414
June 202419
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
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 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243

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 8EJ 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. Percy Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    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. Retail Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Old Market Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Willeys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kennford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Monitor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cotfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1