WESTCOMBE, EX2 8GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8GH

WESTCOMBE, EX2 8GH, Exeter has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.72 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8GH 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 8GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8GH, encompassing approximately 1840 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX2 8GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Powlesland Road with total crimes: 1
  • St Michael'S Close with total crimes: 1
  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 1

WESTCOMBE, EX2 8GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-33.33%
Other theft11.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.80-25.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Shoplifting10.54-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-55.56%
Public order22.17100.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.78350.00%
Other theft24.89100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.54-83.33%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241

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

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Powlesland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Arundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shillingford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Pulpit Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1