POPLAR CLOSE, EX2 8JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8JA

POPLAR CLOSE, EX2 8JA, Exeter has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8JA, encompassing approximately 2894 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 8JA area, explore the EX2 8JA 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

EX2 8JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Fortescue Road with total crimes: 5
  • Percy Road with total crimes: 5

POPLAR CLOSE, EX2 8JA 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.4766.67%
Shoplifting73.4516.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-20.00%
Other theft41.3833.33%
Public order41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-37.50%
Other theft31.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.76-11.11%
Other theft42.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Shoplifting21.04-71.43%
Robbery10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.11300.00%
Shoplifting72.76-46.15%
Other crime22.420.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary20.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.67225.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.49-45.45%
Other theft32.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-60.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0637.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.8025.00%
Shoplifting41.73-42.86%
Drugs31.380.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.16-27.27%
Shoplifting72.7675.00%
Other crime72.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7333.33%
Public order31.380.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.260.00%
Shoplifting43.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 202411

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 202413
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20247

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

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 8JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Retail Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Old Market Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Cowick Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Winkleigh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Newhayes Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rexona Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1