ASHWOOD ROAD, EX2 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8JL

ASHWOOD ROAD, EX2 8JL, Exeter has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.07 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8JL, encompassing approximately 3728 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

EX2 8JL 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
  • Williams Avenue with total crimes: 4

ASHWOOD ROAD, EX2 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.078.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.49-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.61200.00%
Other theft61.6150.00%
Shoplifting61.6120.00%
Public order51.6125.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.22-30.00%
Shoplifting51.88400.00%
Public order41.340.00%
Other theft41.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.8511.11%
Violence and sexual offences102.68-44.44%
Other theft52.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.83125.00%
Shoplifting62.41-50.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-20.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.22-28.57%
Burglary51.3466.67%
Drugs41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Shoplifting41.07-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.41-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.1540.00%
Public order41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 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 offences96.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202418
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 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 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 8JL 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. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Retail Park Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Old Market Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willeys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kennford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fords Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Monitor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1