Crime Rate in Exmouth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Exmouth Town

The total recorded crimes in Exmouth Town, East Devon, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Exmouth Town crime rate of 3.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (17.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Exmouth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Market Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rolle Street with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the East Devon.

    • 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 areas in the East Devon.

  • 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 July 2025 the Exmouth Town has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 3.81 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Exmouth Town)CrimesRank (Exmouth Town)CrimesRank (Exmouth Town)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead16 20287 13206 1
Honiton St Paul's33 9430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham64 3637 21 10
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 Town 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 417 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202540
May 202540
April 202536
March 202520
February 202533
January 202525
December 202434
November 202429
October 202436
September 202428
August 202449

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202520
May 202524
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 20246
August 202425

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 20243
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 202415
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Exmouth Town in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Rolle Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Shelly Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Cleveland Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. The Strand (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Morton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Upper Church Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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