What is the crime rate in Exeter?

As of February 2026, Exeter has a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,401 recorded offences.

How does Exeter rank nationally for crime?

Exeter ranks #97 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Exeter?

The most common crime type in Exeter is Violence and sexual offences with 580 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 41.4% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Exeter?

As of February 2026, Exeter has a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,401 recorded offences.

How does Exeter rank nationally for crime?

Exeter ranks #97 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Exeter?

The most common crime type in Exeter is Violence and sexual offences with 580 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 41.4% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Devon & Cornwall Police Police

Exeter Crime Intelligence Report

Exeter recorded 1,401 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 residents. This places Exeter at #97 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 4.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 5.3% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

1,401

trending_up +4.0% vs last month

Crime Rate

10.72per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#97of 331

By total crime volume

Devon

#1rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Nightclub Map	Violence and sexual offences: 37 Other theft: 7	37
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 39 Drugs: 4	39
On or near North Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 18 Anti-social behaviour: 12 Other theft: 3	18
On or near Northernhay Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 30 Possession of weapons: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 3	30
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 32	32
On or near Shopping Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 12 Bicycle theft: 4 Drugs: 3	12
On or near Barle Close Map	Public order: 8 Drugs: 4 Robbery: 1	8
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13	13
On or near Parking Area Map	Criminal damage and arson: 10 Possession of weapons: 2	10
On or near Ewings Square Map	Burglary: 12	12

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

1,401 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

580

41.4%

Anti-social Behaviour

171

12.2%

Criminal Damage & Arson

122

8.7%

Shoplifting

111

7.9%

Other Theft

6.2%

Public Order

5.8%

Burglary

4.6%

Vehicle Crime

4.4%

Drug Offences

2.6%

Bicycle Theft

2.4%

Other Crime

1.9%

Robbery

0.8%

Weapons Possession

0.7%

Theft from Person

0.3%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

13 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	St David's	530	12.2
2	Newtown and St Leonard's	124	2.3
3	St Loyes	95	6.2
4	Duryard and St James	94	2.0
5	Pinhoe	90	7.1

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Exwick	37	2.6
shield	Topsham	46	3.6
shield	Mincinglake and Whipton	48	2.3
shield	Pennsylvania	49	1.4
shield	Heavitree	61	1.7

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +4.0%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +5.3%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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