Crime Rate in Heavitree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heavitree

The total recorded crimes in Heavitree, Exeter, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heavitree crime rate of 1.34 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Heavitree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Whiteway Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Brewery Lane with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Heavitree has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 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.

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
Exwick45 13601 122 7
Mincinglake and Whipton52 10718 8NA NA
Pennsylvania53 9597 13NA NA

Heavitree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 202522
February 202512
January 202515
December 202421
November 202410
October 202420
September 202426
August 202416
July 202413
June 202444
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 202412
August 20246
July 202416
June 202430
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Heavitree in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Whiteway Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Brewery Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Saxon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Thorn Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Birchy Barton Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Victor Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Carlyon Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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