EX2 8GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8GT

EX2 8GT, Exeter has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.91 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8GT 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 8GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8GT, encompassing approximately 3423 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-38.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX2 8GT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 5

EX2 8GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.9111.54%
Anti-social behaviour198.47-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson85.550.00%
Public order52.340.00%
Shoplifting41.4633.33%
Other theft31.17-70.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3125.1272.22%
Violence and sexual offences269.06-44.68%
Other theft107.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.92-38.46%
Public order52.3425.00%
Shoplifting31.46-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4733.0111.90%
Anti-social behaviour1813.73-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson135.26116.67%
Shoplifting73.80133.33%
Drugs52.04400.00%
Other theft51.4625.00%
Public order41.46-42.86%
Theft from the person41.17300.00%
Possession of weapons41.17100.00%
Burglary21.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4228.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2612.2744.44%
Public order77.5916.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.040.00%
Other theft41.750.00%
Shoplifting31.17-70.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour186.1380.00%
Shoplifting105.260.00%
Public order62.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.75100.00%
Drugs51.7525.00%
Other theft41.46-20.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.11-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour105.26-54.55%
Shoplifting102.92-9.09%
Other theft52.92-37.50%
Drugs41.460.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Theft from the person20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.95-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour226.72-26.67%
Shoplifting116.4322.22%
Other theft83.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.34-50.00%
Burglary41.46100.00%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Theft from the person30.88200.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour309.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.760.00%
Shoplifting92.920.00%
Drugs62.630.00%
Other theft51.750.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202431
July 202418
June 202426
May 202418
April 202410
March 202422
February 202430

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
July 202447
June 202442
May 202421
April 202418
March 202423
February 202432

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
February 20246

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 202410
April 202410
March 202411
February 20249

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rack Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stepcote Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Palace Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holloway Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Preston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Quay Hill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Willeys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Weirfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Cedars Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Coombe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mermaid Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gater Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Colleton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Colleton Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Melbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Monitor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1