Crime Rate in Exmouth Littleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Exmouth Littleham

The total recorded crimes in Exmouth Littleham, East Devon, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Exmouth Littleham crime rate of 4.87 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Exmouth Littleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Jarvis 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Exmouth Littleham has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)CrimesRank (East Devon)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead8 20287 13206 1
Exmouth Town63 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's26 10430 822 2
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 Littleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 202423
September 202418
August 202412
July 20248
June 202420
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202512
January 202516
December 20249
November 202423
October 202424
September 202424
August 202416
July 202424
June 202448
May 202429
April 202417

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
April 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Exmouth Littleham in March 2025

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

1. Meadow Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Jarvis Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Mayfield Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Barnfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nicholas Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Isca Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Summer Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Trefusis Place (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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