Crime Rate in Exeter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Exeter

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (637) incidents (6.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (322) incidents (-1.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (222) incidents (-10.12% decrease)
Exeter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 70
  • Cathedral Yard with total crimes: 45
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 39

Exeter Police Info:

Devon & Cornwall Police

How safe is Exeter?

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.

Exeter Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

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.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St David's696
Newtown and St Leonard's135
Priory133
Pinhoe122
St Thomas98

Safest Wards:

Mincinglake and Whipton70
Duryard and St James63
Exwick59
Heavitree54
Pennsylvania53

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Exeter705
Alphington & Marsh Barton147
Middlemoor & Sowton129
Wonford & St Loye's122
Pinhoe & Whipton North112

Safest Areas:

Mincinglake & Beacon Heath50
Heavitree West & Polsloe40
St Thomas West33
St Leonard's30
Pennsylvania & University20

Exeter Crime Statstics

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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)CrimesRank (Devon)
Torridge404 84,175 58 8
South Hams484 74,657 821 7
East Devon823 28,653 7269 2
North Devon728 67,608 228 6
West Devon303 43,493 656 4
Teignbridge865 58,510 463 5
Mid Devon536 15,371 3176 1

Exeter 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 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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 568 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 248 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (501 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (237 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (543 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (310 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (522 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (258 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (516 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (309 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 554.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 658 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025637
June 2025598
May 2025658
April 2025564
March 2025575
February 2025505
January 2025471
December 2024568
November 2024501
October 2024543
September 2024522
August 2024516

A total of 141 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202516
April 20258
March 20256
February 202515
January 202514
December 20245
November 20242
October 202411
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 3305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 275.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 343 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025322
June 2025328
May 2025343
April 2025257
March 2025267
February 2025204
January 2025251
December 2024248
November 2024208
October 2024310
September 2024258
August 2024309

A total of 145 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202515
April 202511
March 20258
February 20258
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202420
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 2832 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 236.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025222
June 2025247
May 2025322
April 2025261
March 2025255
February 2025221
January 2025232
December 2024193
November 2024237
October 2024227
September 2024196
August 2024219

A total of 276 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202520
May 202523
April 202516
March 202526
February 202516
January 202523
December 202426
November 202414
October 202426
September 202417
August 202428

A total of 240 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202541
May 202534
April 202527
March 202517
February 20257
January 202521
December 20249
November 202418
October 202420
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 1118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202575
May 2025108
April 202593
March 2025104
February 202588
January 202591
December 202488
November 202480
October 2024102
September 202494
August 2024106

A total of 1390 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 2025123
May 2025127
April 2025130
March 2025105
February 202592
January 202585
December 2024111
November 2024124
October 2024150
September 2024119
August 2024132

A total of 216 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202525
May 202528
April 202517
March 202520
February 20258
January 202510
December 202414
November 202410
October 202433
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 1149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025121
June 2025128
May 2025125
April 2025103
March 202575
February 202568
January 202565
December 2024101
November 202477
October 202485
September 2024104
August 202497

A total of 278 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202535
April 202528
March 202526
February 202518
January 202526
December 202422
November 202417
October 202418
September 202424
August 202418

A total of 458 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202552
May 202555
April 202537
March 202536
February 202533
January 202535
December 202440
November 202436
October 202446
September 202425
August 202424

A total of 618 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202556
May 202543
April 202565
March 202561
February 202547
January 202549
December 202443
November 202445
October 202440
September 202437
August 202460

High Crime Locations Exeter in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total70
Shoplifting70
2. Cathedral Yard (Map)
Total45
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order9
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
Drugs3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences15
Drugs6
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Public order3
4. North Street (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order4
Drugs3
Shoplifting2
Robbery2
Possession of weapons2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs9
Public order6
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery3
Other theft3
Burglary3

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