WHEATSHEAF WAY, EX2 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 8RQ

WHEATSHEAF WAY, EX2 8RQ, Exeter has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.10 per 1,000 population. This EX2 8RQ 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 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 8RQ, encompassing approximately 1707 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

EX2 8RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mandrake Road with total crimes: 5
  • Powlesland Road with total crimes: 1
  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 1

WHEATSHEAF WAY, EX2 8RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.76-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.760.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.59-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-81.82%
Burglary21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.961000.00%
Other theft26.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.930.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.51-57.14%
Public order11.760.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.03250.00%
Burglary24.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.760.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
May 20242

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202411
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242

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

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June 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20244

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

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July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
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A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20245
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mandrake Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Powlesland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Arundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1