Crime Rate in Exmouth Littleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Exmouth Littleham

The total recorded crimes in Exmouth Littleham, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Exmouth Littleham crime rate of 6.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Exmouth Littleham, encompassing approximately 9,440 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Exmouth Littleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 14
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pankhurst Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Exmouth Littleham?

To understand the safety of Exmouth Littleham, we need to analyze Exmouth Littleham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Exmouth Littleham reported a higher crime volume than the East Devon average, with 637 crimes compared to 288. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Exmouth Littleham witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the East Devon.

    • In 2023, Exmouth Littleham had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 1 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Exmouth Littleham recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the East Devon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Devon, Exmouth Littleham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Exmouth Littleham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Exmouth Littleham has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 6.78 ranking 3th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Exmouth Littleham crimes were 637. The crime rate of Exmouth Littleham in 2024 was 67.48 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Exmouth Littleham were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.11 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Exmouth Littleham)CrimesRank (Exmouth Littleham)CrimesRank (Exmouth Littleham)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead16 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town112 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's33 9430 822 2
Axminster75 2621 39 3
Broadclyst31 10530 44 6
Ottery St Mary45 4436 7NA NA
Trinity27 11207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh34 8460 51 16
Cranbrook44 5442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare23 16250 153 7
Exmouth Halsdon35 7338 11NA NA
Feniton7 2659 282 8
Woodbury & Lympstone23 15232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford21 18392 9NA NA
Honiton St Michael's27 12368 101 11
Newbridges15 2283 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 17315 12NA NA
Sidmouth Town26 13277 141 14
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh24 14247 16NA NA
Coly Valley15 21206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley20 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe14 23114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2788 23NA NA
Sidmouth Rural8 2478 25NA NA
Yarty7 2560 27NA NA
Exe Valley5 2871 26NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare3 2948 29NA NA
Tale Vale2 3028 30NA NA

Exmouth Littleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202526
May 202531
April 202524
March 202527
February 202512
January 202516
December 20249
November 202423
October 202424
September 202424
August 202416

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 202423
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20252

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Exmouth Littleham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Exmouth Littleham postcode area is presented below.

1. Meadow Crescent (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Elm Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
3. Pankhurst Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Berry Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trefusis Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Maer Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Colvin Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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