EX2 8EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8EU

EX2 8EU, Exeter has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.18 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8EU 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 8EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8EU, encompassing approximately 3613 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

EX2 8EU 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

EX2 8EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.18-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour104.43-56.52%
Shoplifting52.77-28.57%
Public order31.38-40.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.20-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour237.4776.92%
Shoplifting76.37-46.15%
Public order51.9425.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-33.33%
Drugs11.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.8710.34%
Anti-social behaviour138.8618.18%
Shoplifting133.60160.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6020.00%
Other theft51.6666.67%
Public order41.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.9970.59%
Anti-social behaviour118.0310.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.040.00%
Shoplifting51.38-28.57%
Public order41.38300.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.2941.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.7142.86%
Shoplifting72.77-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9425.00%
Other theft31.38-25.00%
Drugs20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 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 offences1215.500.00%
Shoplifting103.32-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour72.77-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.9433.33%
Vehicle crime41.11300.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Public order41.11100.00%
Other theft41.1133.33%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.05120.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.32-10.00%
Burglary32.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-50.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.320.00%
Shoplifting102.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.770.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202432
June 202429
May 202417
April 202412
March 202412
February 202412

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202423
July 202413
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 202422
February 202410

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 8EU 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. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Colleton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Colleton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Monitor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Colleton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1