Crime Rate in Duryard and St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duryard and St James

The total recorded crimes in Duryard and St James, Exeter, UK in March 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duryard and St James crime rate of 2.55 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 Duryard and St James, encompassing approximately 47,398 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (242.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Duryard and St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Prison with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Duryard and St James?

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

  • Relative to Exeter:

    • In 2024, Duryard and St James demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Exeter average, with 1355 crimes compared to 1452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Duryard and St James witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Duryard and St James had fewer crimes than the Exeter average, with 1 crimes compared to 14. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Duryard and St James recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 8 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Duryard and St James Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Duryard and St James has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 3th out of 12 in the Exeter, UK

In 2024, the total Duryard and St James crimes were 1,355. The crime rate of Duryard and St James in 2024 was 28.59 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Exeter.

In 2023, the total crimes in Duryard and St James were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.02 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Exeter.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Exeter)CrimesRank (Exeter)CrimesRank (Exeter)
St David's686 17,561 199 1
Topsham59 7632 1110 2
Newtown and St Leonard's125 21,722 2NA NA
Pinhoe108 5964 55 3
St Thomas113 41,578 33 6
St Loyes55 8846 75 4
Alphington45 12680 103 5
Priory71 6934 6NA NA
Exwick45 13601 122 7
Mincinglake and Whipton52 10718 8NA NA
Heavitree48 11687 91 9
Pennsylvania53 9597 13NA NA

Duryard and St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20257
January 202517
December 202418
November 202424
October 202417
September 202421
August 202413
July 202427
June 202432
May 202421
April 202425

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202536
January 202536
December 202441
November 202441
October 202447
September 202433
August 202440
July 202448
June 202466
May 202443
April 202441

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 202414
September 202411
August 20245
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 202416
June 202416
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 221 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 202521
December 202418
November 202417
October 202419
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202438
May 202420
April 202421

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
April 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20245

High Crime Locations Duryard and St James in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Duryard and St James postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Prison (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Acland Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Longbrook Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
6. King William Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Queen'S Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St James Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Glenthorne Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. York Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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