Crime Rate in Exwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Exwick

The total recorded crimes in Exwick, Exeter, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Exwick crime rate of 3.14 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 Exwick, encompassing approximately 14,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Exwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guinness Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Barley Mount with total crimes: 5
  • Rushforth Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Exwick?

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

  • Relative to Exeter:

    • In 2024, Exwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Exeter average, with 601 crimes compared to 1452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Exwick recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Exwick had fewer crimes than the Exeter average, with 2 crimes compared to 14. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Exwick recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 8 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Exwick Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Exwick has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 3.14 ranking 13th out of 12 in the Exeter, UK

In 2024, the total Exwick crimes were 601. The crime rate of Exwick in 2024 was 41.88 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Exeter.

In 2023, the total crimes in Exwick were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.14 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking 7 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
Duryard and St James121 31,355 41 8
St Loyes55 8846 75 4
Alphington45 12680 103 5
Priory71 6934 6NA NA
Mincinglake and Whipton52 10718 8NA NA
Heavitree48 11687 91 9
Pennsylvania53 9597 13NA NA

Exwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202525
January 202512
December 202427
November 202421
October 202421
September 202421
August 202419
July 202424
June 202452
May 202425
April 202426

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 202412
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Exwick in March 2025

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

1. Guinness Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Barley Mount (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Rushforth Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Holne Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ashleigh Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. John Levers Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Foxhayes Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ennerdale Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Liffey Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Hexworthy Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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