13 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Exeter
Compare crime rates across all 13 wards in Exeter. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | St David's | 121.0 | 279 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Newtown and St Leonard's | 110.1 | 163 | chevron_right |
| 3 | St Thomas | 97.4 | 87 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Pinhoe | 91.9 | 97 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Mincinglake and Whipton | 75.5 | 59 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Topsham | 66.0 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Priory | 65.0 | 103 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Heavitree | 63.3 | 69 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Duryard and St James | 61.3 | 104 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 57.0 | 59 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Alphington | 55.6 | 62 | chevron_right |
| 12 | St Loyes | 51.9 | 72 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Exwick | 49.2 | 51 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Exeter has the highest crime rate?
St David's has the highest crime rate in Exeter, with 121.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Exeter?
Exwick has the lowest crime rate among Exeter's wards, with 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Exeter have?
Exeter has 13 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.