Crime Rate in Exmouth Littleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Exmouth Littleham

The total recorded crimes in Exmouth Littleham, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Exmouth Littleham crime rate of 6.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Exmouth Littleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Rolle Road with total crimes: 8
  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Exmouth Littleham has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 6.57 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Exmouth Littleham)CrimesRank (Exmouth Littleham)CrimesRank (Exmouth Littleham)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead11 21287 13206 1
Exmouth Town96 11,017 18 4
Honiton St Paul's32 10430 822 2
Axminster58 3621 39 3
Broadclyst34 9530 44 6
Ottery St Mary57 4436 7NA NA
Trinity18 18207 186 5
Budleigh & Raleigh31 11460 51 16
Woodbury & Lympstone43 5232 172 9
Cranbrook38 7442 61 15
Seaton38 6196 201 13
Whimple & Rockbeare24 14250 153 7
Feniton3 2959 282 8
Sidmouth Sidford37 8392 9NA NA
Honiton St Michael's29 12368 101 11
Exmouth Halsdon19 17338 11NA NA
Newbridges4 2783 241 12
Exmouth Brixington23 15315 12NA NA
Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh25 13247 16NA NA
Sidmouth Town20 16277 141 14
Coly Valley12 20206 19NA NA
Clyst Valley16 19136 21NA NA
Beer & Branscombe4 26114 22NA NA
Newton Poppleford & Harpford10 2288 23NA NA
West Hill & Aylesbeare8 2348 29NA NA
Tale Vale6 2428 30NA NA
Sidmouth Rural4 2878 25NA NA
Exe Valley4 2571 26NA NA
Yarty2 3060 27NA NA

Exmouth Littleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 202423
September 202418
August 202412
July 20248
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202524
March 202527
February 202512
January 202516
December 20249
November 202423
October 202424
September 202424
August 202416
July 202424
June 202448
May 202429

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
July 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Rolle Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Meadow Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
5. Isca Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nelson Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Liverton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Capel Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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