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 May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duryard and St James crime rate of 2.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
Duryard and St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Prison with total crimes: 12
  • Longbrook Street with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Exeter.

    • 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 areas in the Exeter.

  • 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 May 2025 the Duryard and St James has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Duryard and St James)CrimesRank (Duryard and St James)CrimesRank (Duryard and St James)
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
Alphington67 10680 103 5
Priory98 6934 6NA NA
Exwick45 13601 122 7
Mincinglake and Whipton61 12718 8NA NA
Pennsylvania72 8597 13NA NA
Heavitree63 11687 91 9

Duryard and St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202514
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 202416
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 20258
February 202512
January 202521
December 202418
November 202417
October 202419
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 559 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202540
March 202552
February 202536
January 202536
December 202441
November 202441
October 202447
September 202433
August 202440
July 202448
June 202466
May 202443

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202524
February 20257
January 202517
December 202418
November 202424
October 202417
September 202421
August 202413
July 202427
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202510
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 202414
September 202411
August 20245
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Duryard and St James in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting16
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Prison (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Longbrook Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leighton Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King William Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sidwell Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Acland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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