Crime Rate in Exmouth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Exmouth Town

The total recorded crimes in Exmouth Town, East Devon, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Exmouth Town crime rate of 3.27 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Exmouth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parade with total crimes: 6
  • Cleveland Place with total crimes: 5
  • Morton Crescent 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 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 May 2025 the Exmouth Town has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 3.27 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Exmouth Town)CrimesRank (Exmouth Town)CrimesRank (Exmouth Town)
Dunkeswell & Otterhead11 21287 13206 1
Honiton St Paul's32 10430 822 2
Exmouth Littleham62 2637 21 10
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 Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202536
March 202520
February 202533
January 202525
December 202434
November 202429
October 202436
September 202428
August 202449
July 202430
June 202476
May 202434

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 20246
August 202425
July 202415
June 202440
May 202424

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
June 20242

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 20243
September 20244
August 202412
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 202415
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Exmouth Town in May 2025

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

1. Parade (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cleveland Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Morton Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. The Strand (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Rolle Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Market Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lawn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Beacon Hill (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alexandra Terrace (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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