EX2 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8HX

EX2 8HX, Exeter has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.83 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8HX 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 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8HX, encompassing approximately 4067 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

EX2 8HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fortescue Road with total crimes: 5
  • Percy Road with total crimes: 5
  • Beaufort Road with total crimes: 4

EX2 8HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8311.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.46600.00%
Shoplifting61.7220.00%
Other theft51.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-20.00%
Public order40.98300.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21-44.44%
Shoplifting51.23400.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.13-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.210.00%
Other theft42.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5975.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.44200.00%
Shoplifting62.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.95-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-57.14%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5718.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.2040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Burglary40.98100.00%
Shoplifting40.98-55.56%
Drugs30.980.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.31-8.33%
Shoplifting92.70350.00%
Other crime72.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7266.67%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248
April 202413
March 202411
February 202412

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 202412
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20247

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fortescue Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Percy Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Retail Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Old Market Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kennford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winkleigh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rexona Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1