Crime Rate in Pinhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pinhoe

The total recorded crimes in Pinhoe, Exeter, UK in March 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pinhoe crime rate of 8.55 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
Pinhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arena Park with total crimes: 14
  • Elsie Place with total crimes: 9
  • Hill Barton Lane with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Pinhoe has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 8.55 ranking 5th 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.

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
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
Heavitree48 11687 91 9
Pennsylvania53 9597 13NA NA

Pinhoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 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 (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202536
January 202546
December 202439
November 202427
October 202427
September 202445
August 202431
July 202443
June 202468
May 202430
April 202434

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202515
January 202518
December 20249
November 202411
October 202424
September 202412
August 202413
July 202427
June 202426
May 202422
April 202415

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 202410
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 202414
June 202418
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pinhoe in March 2025

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

1. Arena Park (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
2. Elsie Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hill Barton Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Priestley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Pilton Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Thursby Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. College Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Orwell Garth (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bernadette Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Bakers Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1

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