SYDNEY ROAD, EX2 9AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 9AJ

SYDNEY ROAD, EX2 9AJ, Exeter has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.59 per 1,000 population. This EX2 9AJ 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 9AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 9AJ, encompassing approximately 4237 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (101) incidents (-3.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)

EX2 9AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 111
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Alphington Street with total crimes: 6

SYDNEY ROAD, EX2 9AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10140.59-3.81%
Other theft1523.837.14%
Violence and sexual offences143.54-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.30-36.84%
Public order122.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8375.00%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10543.183.96%
Violence and sexual offences2524.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.905.56%
Other theft144.4855.56%
Public order63.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Possession of weapons30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10139.8874.14%
Violence and sexual offences2523.83-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour185.9080.00%
Other theft94.2512.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Public order30.94-50.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5829.97-14.71%
Violence and sexual offences3413.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.02-28.57%
Other theft82.36-20.00%
Public order61.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6829.7361.90%
Violence and sexual offences1716.0513.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.017.69%
Other theft103.30-28.57%
Public order52.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-66.67%
Drugs20.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4225.9635.48%
Violence and sexual offences159.91-37.50%
Other theft143.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.300.00%
Public order63.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.420.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Vehicle crime40.94300.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3121.7155.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.660.00%
Other theft73.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6550.00%
Public order51.4225.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.170.00%
Shoplifting205.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.720.00%
Other theft53.07400.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202418
June 202410
May 202414
April 202413
March 202413
February 202413

A total of 526 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 65.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 2024105
July 2024101
June 202458
May 202468
April 202442
March 202431
February 202420

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242

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 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202425
July 202425
June 202434
May 202417
April 202415
March 202424
February 202424

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 202414
March 20247
February 20245
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 9AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total111
    Shoplifting92
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Francis Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alphington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Prospect Place
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Fortescue Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Percy Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Williams Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Beaufort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 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. Greenford Villas
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Welcome Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1