Crime Rate in Pinhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pinhoe

The total recorded crimes in Pinhoe, Exeter, UK in May 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pinhoe crime rate of 8.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Pinhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Way with total crimes: 9
  • Elsie Place with total crimes: 5
  • The Mede 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 May 2025 the Pinhoe has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 8.87 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pinhoe)CrimesRank (Pinhoe)CrimesRank (Pinhoe)
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
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
Heavitree63 11687 91 9

Pinhoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202529
March 202524
February 202515
January 202518
December 20249
November 202411
October 202424
September 202412
August 202413
July 202427
June 202426
May 202422

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 202414
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202556
March 202546
February 202536
January 202546
December 202439
November 202427
October 202427
September 202445
August 202431
July 202443
June 202468
May 202430

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202516
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 202410
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248

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

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Pinhoe in May 2025

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

1. College Way (Map)
Total9
Possession of weapons3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Elsie Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Mede (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Fox Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wallace Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Willowbrook Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Peppercombe Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
8. Battle Abbey Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Arena Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Finning Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

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