ASHTON ROAD, EX2 8LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8LN

ASHTON ROAD, EX2 8LN, Exeter has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.01 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8LN, encompassing approximately 1665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

EX2 8LN 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

ASHTON ROAD, EX2 8LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.0114.29%
Violence and sexual offences74.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.20300.00%
Other theft42.400.00%
Public order42.40300.00%
Burglary22.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.21133.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.20-42.86%
Other theft42.400.00%
Possession of weapons12.400.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.20-44.44%
Other theft43.00100.00%
Shoplifting32.40-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.2180.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.40250.00%
Shoplifting74.20-30.00%
Burglary34.20200.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.2166.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.00-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.000.00%
Burglary11.20-66.67%
Public order10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.0133.33%
Shoplifting64.800.00%
Burglary33.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-25.00%
Drugs31.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-33.33%
Other theft21.200.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime721.010.00%
Shoplifting64.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.40200.00%
Burglary21.80100.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.610.00%
Shoplifting34.800.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20241
March 20242

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20247

A total of 1 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

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 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 8LN 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. Kennford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Winkleigh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1