SHAFTESBURY ROAD, EX2 9BR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 9BR

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, EX2 9BR, Exeter has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.37 per 1,000 population. This EX2 9BR 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 9BR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 9BR, encompassing approximately 3542 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (94) incidents (-2.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

EX2 9BR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 107
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 8
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 6

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, EX2 9BR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9440.37-2.08%
Other theft1226.5450.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.82-18.18%
Public order82.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.13300.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9638.9610.34%
Anti-social behaviour1127.1037.50%
Other theft83.1160.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Public order41.13300.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8736.1467.31%
Violence and sexual offences1824.56-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour85.08100.00%
Other theft52.26-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5226.82-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences2314.6891.67%
Other theft86.49-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-66.67%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5829.0887.10%
Violence and sexual offences1216.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.3920.00%
Other theft93.39-18.18%
Vehicle crime42.5433.33%
Public order41.13-20.00%
Drugs21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3122.30416.67%
Violence and sexual offences128.75-45.45%
Other theft113.39175.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.1111.11%
Public order52.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9637.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.5450.00%
Shoplifting61.69-33.33%
Other theft41.69100.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Public order20.56-60.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.520.00%
Shoplifting92.540.00%
Public order52.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249

A total of 433 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202496
July 202487
June 202452
May 202458
April 202431
March 20246
February 20249

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202418
June 202423
May 202412
April 202412
March 202422
February 202416

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 20244
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total107
    Shoplifting92
    Other theft11
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Francis Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Prospect Place
    Total6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rugby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Prince'S Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prince'S Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rices Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cordery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Merrivale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Kerswill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Powderham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Broadmeadow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1