EX2 8LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8LR

EX2 8LR, Exeter has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.00 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8LR 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 8LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8LR, encompassing approximately 4102 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

EX2 8LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 111
  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 5

EX2 8LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9939.00-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences1624.13-30.43%
Other theft143.9027.27%
Anti-social behaviour133.41-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson53.17400.00%
Public order41.22-33.33%
Drugs20.980.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10240.222.00%
Violence and sexual offences2324.86-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour185.6120.00%
Other theft114.3983.33%
Public order62.68200.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10039.4978.57%
Violence and sexual offences2824.38-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour156.8315.38%
Other theft63.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Public order20.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5629.98-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences2913.6581.25%
Anti-social behaviour137.0744.44%
Other theft103.170.00%
Public order52.4425.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6226.8147.62%
Violence and sexual offences1615.1133.33%
Other theft103.90-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.4412.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.1933.33%
Public order40.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4223.8955.56%
Other theft1410.24133.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.41-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.93-38.46%
Public order51.9566.67%
Drugs51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2719.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.5831.25%
Anti-social behaviour135.1262.50%
Other theft63.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202415
June 202413
May 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 20248

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202428
June 202429
May 202416
April 202412
March 202421
February 202416

A total of 506 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024102
July 2024100
June 202456
May 202462
April 202442
March 202427
February 202418

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 202414
March 20246
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 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 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total111
    Shoplifting92
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Commercial Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fortescue Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ewings Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willeys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1