ALPHINGTON ROAD, EX2 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8HW

ALPHINGTON ROAD, EX2 8HW, Exeter has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8HW 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 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8HW, encompassing approximately 4708 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 8HW area, explore the EX2 8HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX2 8HW area, visit the EX2 8HW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

EX2 8HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6
  • Fortescue Road with total crimes: 5
  • Percy Road with total crimes: 5

ALPHINGTON ROAD, EX2 8HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.748.33%
Violence and sexual offences132.76-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour82.76-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.70600.00%
Other theft61.49-14.29%
Public order51.2725.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.3823.53%
Shoplifting124.46-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour112.55-15.38%
Other theft72.340.00%
Public order41.49100.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.96-32.00%
Shoplifting143.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.9718.18%
Other theft72.76133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Public order20.64-60.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.5978.57%
Anti-social behaviour115.31120.00%
Shoplifting102.34-50.00%
Public order52.12150.00%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2010.6225.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.97-16.67%
Other theft21.06-50.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.02-44.83%
Violence and sexual offences143.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.97-40.00%
Drugs51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-16.67%
Burglary51.06150.00%
Public order41.06-20.00%
Other theft40.8533.33%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2916.57123.08%
Violence and sexual offences216.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.12100.00%
Public order51.27150.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.550.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202410
May 202420
April 202416
March 202429
February 202413

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 6 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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202417
June 202425
May 202414
April 202414
March 202421
February 202412

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fortescue Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Percy Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Retail Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Old Market Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Willeys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kennford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1