Crime Rate in Pinhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pinhoe

The total recorded crimes in Pinhoe, Exeter, UK in July 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pinhoe crime rate of 9.66 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 Pinhoe, encompassing approximately 12,627 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (18.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Pinhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arena Park with total crimes: 6
  • Priestley Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Willowbrook Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Pinhoe?

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

  • Relative to Exeter:

    • In 2024, Pinhoe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Exeter average, with 964 crimes compared to 1452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Pinhoe witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Exeter.

    • In 2023, Pinhoe had fewer crimes than the Exeter average, with 5 crimes compared to 14. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Pinhoe witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 8 other areas in the Exeter.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pinhoe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pinhoe has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 9.66 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Exeter, UK

In 2024, the total Pinhoe crimes were 964. The crime rate of Pinhoe in 2024 was 76.34 (year) or 6.36 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Exeter.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pinhoe were around 5 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.40 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Exeter.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pinhoe)CrimesRank (Pinhoe)CrimesRank (Pinhoe)
St David's696 17,561 199 1
Topsham88 7632 1110 2
Newtown and St Leonard's135 21,722 2NA NA
St Thomas98 51,578 33 6
Priory133 3934 6NA NA
St Loyes89 6846 75 4
Duryard and St James63 101,355 41 8
Alphington75 8680 103 5
Exwick59 11601 122 7
Mincinglake and Whipton70 9718 8NA NA
Heavitree54 12687 91 9
Pennsylvania53 13597 13NA NA

Pinhoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 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 (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 202526
April 202529
March 202524
February 202515
January 202518
December 20249
November 202411
October 202424
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202550
May 202540
April 202556
March 202546
February 202536
January 202546
December 202439
November 202427
October 202427
September 202445
August 202431

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
March 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 202515
April 202513
March 202516
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 202510
April 202510
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Pinhoe in July 2025

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

1. Arena Park (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Priestley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Willowbrook Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sheridan Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Willow Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shales Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Brick Kiln Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. De La Rue Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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