The total recorded crimes in Exeter, UK in July 2025 are around 1,735 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Exeter crime rate of 13.27 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 Exeter, encompassing approximately 130,707 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Exeter, we need to analyze Exeter crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Exeter has recorded 18,875 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 144.41 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 40 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 129 crimes with a crime rate of 0.99, ranking it 314 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.
Relative to Devon:
In 2024, Exeter reported a higher crime volume than the Devon average, with 18,875 crimes compared to 7,668. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.
In 2023, Exeter experienced a greater number of crimes than the Devon average, with 129 crimes compared to 94. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Exeter recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Exeter is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Devon, Exeter has a higher crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St David's (696 crimes), and the safest, Pennsylvania (53 crimes), is 643 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Exeter.
Similarly, the area of Central Exeter (705 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pennsylvania & University (20 crimes), with a difference of 685 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Exeter.
| St David's | 696 |
| Newtown and St Leonard's | 135 |
| Priory | 133 |
| Pinhoe | 122 |
| St Thomas | 98 |
| Mincinglake and Whipton | 70 |
| Duryard and St James | 63 |
| Exwick | 59 |
| Heavitree | 54 |
| Pennsylvania | 53 |
| Central Exeter | 705 |
| Alphington & Marsh Barton | 147 |
| Middlemoor & Sowton | 129 |
| Wonford & St Loye's | 122 |
| Pinhoe & Whipton North | 112 |
| Mincinglake & Beacon Heath | 50 |
| Heavitree West & Polsloe | 40 |
| St Thomas West | 33 |
| St Leonard's | 30 |
| Pennsylvania & University | 20 |
In July 2025 the Exeter has recorded 1,735 crimes with crime rate of 13.27 ranking 34th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Devon.
In 2024, the total Exeter crimes were 18,875. The crime rate of Exeter in 2024 was 144.41 (year) or 12.03 (month) ranking it 40 danzarous in the UK. Exeter ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Devon.
In 2023, the total crimes in Exeter were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.99 (year) or 0.08 (month) ranking 314 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Devon, Exeter ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Exeter
| City | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Devon) | Crimes | Rank (Devon) | Crimes | Rank (Devon) | |
| Torridge | 404 | 8 | 4,175 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| South Hams | 484 | 7 | 4,657 | 8 | 21 | 7 |
| East Devon | 823 | 2 | 8,653 | 7 | 269 | 2 |
| North Devon | 728 | 6 | 7,608 | 2 | 28 | 6 |
| West Devon | 303 | 4 | 3,493 | 6 | 56 | 4 |
| Teignbridge | 865 | 5 | 8,510 | 4 | 63 | 5 |
| Mid Devon | 536 | 1 | 5,371 | 3 | 176 | 1 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 637 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 322 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (598 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (328 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (658 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (343 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (564 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (261 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (575 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (267 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 505 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 221 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (471 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (251 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 166 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 19 |
| June 2025 | 41 |
| May 2025 | 34 |
| April 2025 | 27 |
| March 2025 | 17 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 21 |
A total of 754 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 107.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 92 |
| June 2025 | 123 |
| May 2025 | 127 |
| April 2025 | 130 |
| March 2025 | 105 |
| February 2025 | 92 |
| January 2025 | 85 |
A total of 139 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 31 |
| June 2025 | 25 |
| May 2025 | 28 |
| April 2025 | 17 |
| March 2025 | 20 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
| January 2025 | 10 |
A total of 1972 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 281.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 343 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 322 |
| June 2025 | 328 |
| May 2025 | 343 |
| April 2025 | 257 |
| March 2025 | 267 |
| February 2025 | 204 |
| January 2025 | 251 |
A total of 287 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 39 |
| June 2025 | 52 |
| May 2025 | 55 |
| April 2025 | 37 |
| March 2025 | 36 |
| February 2025 | 33 |
| January 2025 | 35 |
A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 15 |
| April 2025 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
| January 2025 | 13 |
A total of 393 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 56.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 72 |
| June 2025 | 56 |
| May 2025 | 43 |
| April 2025 | 65 |
| March 2025 | 61 |
| February 2025 | 47 |
| January 2025 | 49 |
A total of 4008 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 572.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 658 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 637 |
| June 2025 | 598 |
| May 2025 | 658 |
| April 2025 | 564 |
| March 2025 | 575 |
| February 2025 | 505 |
| January 2025 | 471 |
A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 14 |
| June 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 16 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 15 |
| January 2025 | 14 |
A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 41 |
| June 2025 | 20 |
| May 2025 | 23 |
| April 2025 | 16 |
| March 2025 | 26 |
| February 2025 | 16 |
| January 2025 | 23 |
A total of 648 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 92.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 89 |
| June 2025 | 75 |
| May 2025 | 108 |
| April 2025 | 93 |
| March 2025 | 104 |
| February 2025 | 88 |
| January 2025 | 91 |
A total of 179 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 24 |
| June 2025 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 35 |
| April 2025 | 28 |
| March 2025 | 26 |
| February 2025 | 18 |
| January 2025 | 26 |
A total of 1760 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 251.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 322 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 222 |
| June 2025 | 247 |
| May 2025 | 322 |
| April 2025 | 261 |
| March 2025 | 255 |
| February 2025 | 221 |
| January 2025 | 232 |
A total of 685 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 97.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 128 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 121 |
| June 2025 | 128 |
| May 2025 | 125 |
| April 2025 | 103 |
| March 2025 | 75 |
| February 2025 | 68 |
| January 2025 | 65 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Exeter postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 70 |
| Shoplifting | 70 |
| Total | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Total | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Total | 36 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Total | 33 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |