Crime Rate in Heavitree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heavitree

The total recorded crimes in Heavitree, Exeter, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heavitree crime rate of 1.75 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 Heavitree, encompassing approximately 35,906 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Heavitree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polsloe Bridge with total crimes: 7
  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Heavitree?

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

  • Relative to Exeter:

    • In 2024, Heavitree demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Exeter average, with 687 crimes compared to 1452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heavitree recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Exeter.

    • In 2023, Heavitree 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, Heavitree recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 8 other areas in the Exeter.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heavitree Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heavitree has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 ranking 11th out of 12 in the Exeter, UK

In 2024, the total Heavitree crimes were 687. The crime rate of Heavitree in 2024 was 19.13 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Exeter.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heavitree were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.03 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Exeter.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heavitree)CrimesRank (Heavitree)CrimesRank (Heavitree)
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
Alphington67 10680 103 5
Priory98 6934 6NA NA
Exwick45 13601 122 7
Mincinglake and Whipton61 12718 8NA NA
Pennsylvania72 8597 13NA NA

Heavitree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 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 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202522
February 202512
January 202515
December 202421
November 202410
October 202420
September 202426
August 202416
July 202413
June 202444
May 202426

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 202412
August 20246
July 202416
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 202423
October 202424
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

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
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Heavitree in May 2025

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

1. Polsloe Bridge (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Fore Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
6. Saxon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Park Place (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Victor Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wayside Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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