OXFORD STREET, EX2 9AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 9AG

OXFORD STREET, EX2 9AG, Exeter has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.60 per 1,000 population. This EX2 9AG 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 9AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 9AG, encompassing approximately 3732 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 9AG area, explore the EX2 9AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-3.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

EX2 9AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 111
  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 6

OXFORD STREET, EX2 9AG 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9942.60-3.88%
Violence and sexual offences1526.52-34.78%
Other theft144.0216.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.75-37.50%
Public order82.6860.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.140.00%
Robbery21.34100.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10346.083.00%
Violence and sexual offences2327.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.16-11.11%
Other theft124.2971.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.2125.00%
Public order51.3466.67%
Burglary31.34200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10043.6775.44%
Violence and sexual offences2326.79-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour186.1650.00%
Other theft74.82-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Public order31.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5732.42-12.31%
Violence and sexual offences2815.2786.67%
Anti-social behaviour127.509.09%
Other theft83.21-20.00%
Public order62.1420.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6531.3554.76%
Violence and sexual offences1517.4115.38%
Anti-social behaviour114.02-8.33%
Other theft102.95-33.33%
Public order52.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4227.0650.00%
Other theft1511.25114.29%
Violence and sexual offences134.02-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour123.48-20.00%
Public order63.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6133.33%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2824.3847.37%
Violence and sexual offences277.5042.11%
Anti-social behaviour157.2350.00%
Other theft74.0275.00%
Public order41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Drugs20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.950.00%
Shoplifting195.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.090.00%
Public order42.680.00%
Other theft41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202418
June 202412
May 202411
April 202412
March 202415
February 202410

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202423
June 202428
May 202415
April 202413
March 202427
February 202419

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 513 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 64.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024103
July 2024100
June 202457
May 202465
April 202442
March 202428
February 202419

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 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
May 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 202415
March 20247
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 9AG 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. Prospect Place
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Frog Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Tudor Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1