WESLEY CLOSE, EX2 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EX2 9EQ

WESLEY CLOSE, EX2 9EQ, Exeter has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.17 per 1,000 population. This EX2 9EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EX2 postcode area, which has experienced 334 crimes and a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EX2 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EX2 9EQ, encompassing approximately 4362 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EX2 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 12
  • Francis Close with total crimes: 7
  • Retail Park Close with total crimes: 4

WESLEY CLOSE, EX2 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.17-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Shoplifting40.92300.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.7571.43%
Criminal damage and arson52.7525.00%
Other theft41.15300.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.60300.00%
Shoplifting40.92-66.67%
Public order30.920.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.40300.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.75-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.06-11.11%
Vehicle crime41.83100.00%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.2112.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.060.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.8423.53%
Shoplifting94.81125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.06-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.83100.00%
Public order41.38300.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.900.00%
Shoplifting42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 202418
May 20249
April 202414
March 202421
February 202417

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 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
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 202412
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Prospect Place
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Francis Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Retail Park Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fortescue Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Percy Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Taunton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pinces Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Prince'S Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Webley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Cordery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Fisher'S Square
    Total1
    Burglary1