Crime Rate in Alphington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alphington

The total recorded crimes in Alphington, Exeter, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alphington crime rate of 3.64 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 Alphington, encompassing approximately 18,396 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Alphington Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3123 with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Rexona Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Alphington?

To understand the safety of Alphington, we need to analyze Alphington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Exeter:

    • In 2024, Alphington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Exeter average, with 680 crimes compared to 1452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alphington recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Exeter.

    • In 2023, Alphington had fewer crimes than the Exeter average, with 3 crimes compared to 14. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Exeter, Alphington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Alphington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alphington has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 10th out of 12 in the Exeter, UK

In 2024, the total Alphington crimes were 680. The crime rate of Alphington in 2024 was 36.96 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Exeter.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alphington were around 3 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.16 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Exeter.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alphington)CrimesRank (Alphington)CrimesRank (Alphington)
St David's848 17,561 199 1
Topsham70 9632 1110 2
Newtown and St Leonard's132 31,722 2NA NA
St Thomas152 21,578 33 6
Pinhoe112 5964 55 3
St Loyes89 7846 75 4
Duryard and St James123 41,355 41 8
Priory98 6934 6NA NA
Exwick45 13601 122 7
Mincinglake and Whipton61 12718 8NA NA
Pennsylvania72 8597 13NA NA
Heavitree63 11687 91 9

Alphington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20249
October 202415
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202518
March 202515
February 202521
January 202521
December 20249
November 202419
October 202413
September 202422
August 202416
July 202416
June 202454
May 202411

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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
April 20251
December 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Alphington in May 2025

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

1. B3123 (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Rexona Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chudleigh Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Kennford Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
6. Retail Park Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edwin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Legion Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Powlesland Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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