EX2 8EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8EZ

EX2 8EZ, Exeter has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.54 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8EZ 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 8EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8EZ, encompassing approximately 4283 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 8EZ area, explore the EX2 8EZ 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 (-39.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)

EX2 8EZ 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

EX2 8EZ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.54-39.13%
Shoplifting133.2718.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.03-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson62.10500.00%
Public order41.40-20.00%
Other theft40.93-33.33%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.41-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour175.3730.77%
Shoplifting113.97-21.43%
Other theft62.5720.00%
Public order51.40150.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.110.00%
Shoplifting146.3055.56%
Anti-social behaviour133.2730.00%
Other theft53.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.1792.86%
Anti-social behaviour106.3066.67%
Shoplifting92.33-47.06%
Other theft42.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Public order30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.4430.77%
Violence and sexual offences143.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.27-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-60.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.23-80.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.01-51.85%
Violence and sexual offences103.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.33-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.6366.67%
Drugs51.170.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Other theft40.9333.33%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2714.01107.69%
Violence and sexual offences106.30-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.330.00%
Public order32.1050.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70200.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.570.00%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249

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 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202427
June 202427
May 202414
April 202410
March 202410
February 202411

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202414
June 20249
May 202417
April 202413
March 202427
February 202413

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 3 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
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 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
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243

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 8EZ 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. Percy Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Old Market Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Willeys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kennford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Monitor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1