CHURCH ROAD, EX2 9BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 9BQ

CHURCH ROAD, EX2 9BQ, Exeter has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.98 per 1,000 population. This EX2 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 9BQ, encompassing approximately 3376 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EX2 9BQ area, explore the EX2 9BQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX2 9BQ area, visit the EX2 9BQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (-3.88% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

EX2 9BQ 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

CHURCH ROAD, EX2 9BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9947.98-3.88%
Other theft1429.327.69%
Violence and sexual offences134.15-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour123.85-33.33%
Public order103.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9633.33%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10350.353.00%
Anti-social behaviour1830.505.88%
Violence and sexual offences185.33-28.00%
Other theft135.3385.71%
Public order53.8566.67%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.89200.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10047.9875.44%
Violence and sexual offences2529.62-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour177.4070.00%
Other theft75.03-12.50%
Public order32.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5735.83-12.31%
Violence and sexual offences3116.8882.35%
Anti-social behaviour109.18-33.33%
Other theft82.96-20.00%
Public order52.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48100.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6536.4354.76%
Violence and sexual offences1719.2521.43%
Anti-social behaviour155.0315.38%
Other theft104.44-23.08%
Public order52.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-60.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4230.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences1412.44-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.1518.18%
Other theft133.8585.71%
Public order63.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.48100.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2825.4747.37%
Violence and sexual offences248.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour117.11-15.38%
Other theft73.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0750.00%
Public order41.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.320.00%
Shoplifting196.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.630.00%
Public order53.850.00%
Other theft41.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.180.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202425
June 202431
May 202417
April 202414
March 202424
February 202421

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202410
May 202415
April 202413
March 202411
February 202413

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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 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 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 202413
March 20247
February 20244
December 20231

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 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EX2 9BQ 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. 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Exeter St Thomas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1