Crime Rate in Exmouth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Exmouth Town

The total recorded crimes in Exmouth Town, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Exmouth Town crime rate of 2.14 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 Town, encompassing approximately 29,385 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Exmouth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Cleveland Place with total crimes: 5
  • The Strand with total crimes: 5

How safe is Exmouth Town?

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

  • Relative to East Devon:

    • In 2024, Exmouth Town reported a higher crime volume than the East Devon average, with 1,017 crimes compared to 288. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Exmouth Town witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Exmouth Town had fewer crimes than the East Devon average, with 8 crimes compared to 17. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Exmouth Town witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Exmouth Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Exmouth Town has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 1th out of 29 in the East Devon, UK

In 2024, the total Exmouth Town crimes were 1,017. The crime rate of Exmouth Town in 2024 was 34.61 (year) or 2.88 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the East Devon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Exmouth Town were around 8 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.27 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the East Devon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead8 20287 13206 1
Honiton St Paul's26 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham46 3637 21 10
Axminster56 2621 39 3
Broadclyst43 4530 44 6
Trinity6 25207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh26 11460 51 16
Cranbrook41 5442 61 15
Ottery St Mary34 6436 7NA NA
Whimple & Rockbeare19 15250 153 7
Honiton St Michael's34 7368 101 11
Feniton2 2959 282 8
Exmouth Brixington28 8315 12NA NA
Woodbury & Lympstone7 21232 172 9
Sidmouth Sidford23 14392 9NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh27 9247 16NA NA
Exmouth Halsdon17 16338 11NA NA
Newbridges7 2283 241 12
Coly Valley25 12206 19NA NA
Seaton24 13196 201 13
Sidmouth Town15 17277 141 14
Clyst Valley11 18136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe10 19114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford6 2488 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare7 2348 29NA NA
Sidmouth Rural6 2678 25NA NA
Exe Valley5 2771 26NA NA
Yarty4 2860 27NA NA
Tale Vale1 3028 30NA NA

Exmouth Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 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 (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202418
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 202415
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 202417

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 20246
August 202425
July 202415
June 202440
May 202424
April 202436

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202415
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 202416

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202533
January 202525
December 202434
November 202429
October 202436
September 202428
August 202449
July 202430
June 202476
May 202434
April 202426

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 20243
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Exmouth Town in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cleveland Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. The Strand (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Rolle Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. The Royal Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft2
7. Alexandra Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Morton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Morton Crescent Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queen Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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