FORDS ROAD, EX2 8ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8ER

FORDS ROAD, EX2 8ER, Exeter has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.92 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8ER 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 8ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8ER, encompassing approximately 3860 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

EX2 8ER 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
  • Fortescue Road with total crimes: 5

FORDS ROAD, EX2 8ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.89-46.67%
Shoplifting62.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55100.00%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Other theft30.78-50.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.02-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.4436.36%
Shoplifting83.89-38.46%
Other theft62.0720.00%
Public order41.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.84-7.41%
Shoplifting136.48160.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.3722.22%
Other theft52.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.8092.86%
Anti-social behaviour96.9928.57%
Shoplifting52.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30100.00%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.8827.27%
Shoplifting103.63-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-66.67%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-80.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.8010.00%
Shoplifting112.85-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour72.85-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.81100.00%
Drugs51.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Public order41.04100.00%
Other theft41.0433.33%
Burglary41.040.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2314.25109.09%
Violence and sexual offences105.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.5914.29%
Burglary42.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.360.00%
Shoplifting113.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
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 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202425
June 202427
May 202414
April 202411
March 202410
February 202412

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202413
June 20245
May 202410
April 202411
March 202423
February 202411

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 8ER 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. Fortescue Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. 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